Description
Soft flour tortillas filled with tender shredded chicken and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, baked until bubbly and golden for the ultimate comforting dinner.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
8 small flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter (for greasing baking dish)
Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Spoon an even amount of the chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll tightly. Place the filled tortillas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, diced green chilies, and chicken broth until smooth. Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Substitute Monterey Jack with cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend for a sharper flavor.
Add chopped jalapeños or chili powder for extra heat.
Use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a lighter version.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze assembled (unbaked) enchiladas for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
