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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas: A Comforting, Cheesy Mexican-Inspired Favorite


  • Author: rodrigo Stone
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings

Description

These creamy chicken enchiladas are comfort food heaven – soft tortillas wrapped around juicy chicken, smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce, and baked to bubbly perfection. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

 


Ingredients

For the enchiladas:

  • Cooked chicken (shredded) 🍗

  • Flour tortillas 🌯

  • Cream cheese or sour cream 🥛

  • Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend) 🧀

  • Green chiles (optional) 🌶️

  • Garlic (minced) 🧄

  • Onion (diced) 🧅

  • Olive oil 🫒

  • Cumin & chili powder

  • Salt & pepper

For the sauce:

  • Butter

  • Flour

  • Chicken broth

  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • More shredded cheese 🧀

Optional toppings:

  • Fresh cilantro 🌿

  • Diced tomatoes 🍅

  • Avocado 🥑

  • Lime wedges 🍋


Instructions

  • Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, then mix with shredded chicken, cream cheese, spices, and green chiles.

  • Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place in a baking dish.

  • In a saucepan, make the creamy sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add broth and stir until thick. Stir in sour cream and cheese until smooth.

  • Pour the sauce over enchiladas and top with extra cheese.

  • Bake until bubbly and golden. Garnish and serve hot with toppings!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes