Cream Cheese Enchiladas
Cream Cheese Enchiladas are a delicious and creamy twist on traditional enchiladas, filled with tender chicken and topped with a rich green chile sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal, these enchiladas are easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro as garnish
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced olives, sliced jalapeños, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a bowl, mix half of the cream cheese, chicken, 1 cup cheese, lime juice, and chili powder (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill tortillas with 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture, roll, and place seam side down in the dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add chicken broth, green chiles, and remaining cream cheese. Cook until thickened.
- Pour the green chile sauce over enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Optionally, broil for a lightly browned top.
- Let rest before serving. Garnish with cilantro, and optional toppings as desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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