Creamy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas
Indulge in these delicious Creamy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, melted cheese, and a flavorful green enchilada sauce. Not only are they a hit with the kids, but they also serve as a fantastic meal prep recipe, perfect for those busy weekdays. With a few simple ingredients, this dish can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the freezer for a quick weeknight dinner. Just thaw, bake, and enjoy the delightful combination of spices and creamy goodness. Your family will be begging for seconds!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chopped Onion
3/4 cup (Chopped)
Olive Oil
2 tablespoons (N/A)
Diced Cooked Chicken
2 cups (Cooked and diced)
Green Enchilada Sauce
15 ounces (Divided)
Cream Cheese
3 ounces (Cut into small cubes)
Cumin
1 teaspoon (N/A)
Mexican Blend Cheese
2 cups (Grated and divided)
Flour Tortillas
8 (N/A)
Instructions
1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Next, stir in the diced cooked chicken, 1/4 cup of the green enchilada sauce, cream cheese cubes, and cumin. Cook while stirring until the cream cheese has completely melted and mixed in, approximately 3-5 minutes.
3
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in 1 cup of the grated Mexican blend cheese until well combined.
4
To assemble, take a flour tortilla and fill it evenly with the chicken mixture, then roll the tortilla tightly, placing it seam-side down into a lightly greased 9x13" baking dish.
5
Repeat until all tortillas are filled and placed in the dish. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle the rest of the grated cheese on top.
6
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and everything is heated through.
7
For frozen enchiladas, wrap the assembled dish tightly with plastic wrap, followed by foil. When ready to bake, thaw in the refrigerator for several hours then bake as directed.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Creamy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas?
This is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, melted cheese, and a flavorful green enchilada sauce.
How many flour tortillas do I need for this recipe?
You will need 8 flour tortillas.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long should the enchiladas bake?
Bake them for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and everything is heated through.
Can I make these enchiladas ahead of time?
Yes, they can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the freezer for a quick weeknight dinner.
How do I prepare the dish for freezing?
Wrap the assembled dish tightly with plastic wrap, followed by a layer of foil.
How do I bake the enchiladas from frozen?
Thaw the dish in the refrigerator for several hours, then bake as directed in the recipe.
What kind of chicken should I use?
Use 2 cups of diced cooked chicken.
How much green enchilada sauce is required?
The recipe calls for a total of 15 ounces of green enchilada sauce.
What amount of cream cheese is used in the filling?
You will need 3 ounces of cream cheese, cut into small cubes.
What spice is used to flavor the chicken mixture?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of cumin.
How much Mexican blend cheese is needed?
You will need 2 cups of grated Mexican blend cheese, divided between the filling and the topping.
How do I prepare the onions for the filling?
Sauté 3/4 cup of chopped onion in olive oil until translucent, which takes about 5 minutes.
How much olive oil is used to sauté the onions?
Use 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
What size baking dish should I use?
A lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish is recommended.
How much enchilada sauce goes inside the chicken mixture?
Mix 1/4 cup of the green enchilada sauce into the skillet with the chicken and cream cheese.
How much cheese is mixed into the chicken filling?
Mix 1 cup of the grated Mexican blend cheese into the filling mixture.
How do I place the tortillas in the baking dish?
Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down into the dish.
Do I need to cover the dish while it bakes?
Yes, cover the baking dish with foil before putting it in the oven.
What is the first step in making the filling?
Sauté the chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent.
How do I know when the chicken filling is ready?
The filling is ready when the cream cheese has completely melted and mixed in with the chicken and sauce.
What goes on top of the enchiladas before baking?
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.
Is this recipe suitable for families with kids?
Yes, the recipe description notes that they are a hit with kids.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include enchiladas, chicken, cheese, comfort food, freezer meal, quick dinner, and family recipe.
What type of cuisine is this dish?
This dish is categorized as Mexican cuisine.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 main ingredients used in this recipe.
Can I use a different type of cheese?
While the recipe calls for Mexican blend cheese, you could substitute other meltable cheeses if preferred.
Why do I need to sauté the onions first?
Sautéing the onions makes them translucent and softens their flavor for the filling.
What is the primary flavor of the sauce?
The dish uses green enchilada sauce which provides a specific tangy and savory flavor.
How should I prep the cream cheese?
Cut the cream cheese into small cubes so that it melts quickly and evenly into the chicken mixture.