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Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Ah, Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas! A perfect combination of creamy, spicy, and comforting flavors, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. For many families
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 8 corn tortillas.
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced.
  • pepper and salt.
  • 1 tbsp chili powder.

Optional toppings: diced avocado, chopped cilantro, sour cream.

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Now it’s time for the garlic and onion to be sautéed in a big skillet until the onion is transparent.
    • Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
    • Add the cream cheese and mix thoroughly.
    • Now the Enchilada sauce should be applied in a thin layer to the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
    • Each tortilla should be rolled up with the seam side facing up and filled with the chicken mixture.
    • The leftover enchilada sauce and cheese are added to the tortillas as a preliminary step.
    • The cheese should bubble and melt after 25 to 30 minutes of baking.
      Serve with your preferred toppings. Enjoy!
    Keyword Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas