Chi Chi's Seafood Enchiladas

Transform your dinner table into a seafood-lover's paradise with Chi Chi's Seafood Enchiladas! This creamy, cheesy Mexican-inspired dish combines tender shrimp and imitation crab, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in a rich homemade white sauce seasoned with garlic, cumin, and onion powder. Topped with gooey Monterey Jack cheese and baked to perfection, these enchiladas deliver a decadent blend of flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for a family meal or a festive gathering. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream for a restaurant-quality experience right at home. Whether you're craving a taste of the sea or looking to impress with a dish that's sure to please, these seafood enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
• 1 cup Imitation crab (chopped)
• 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 Flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cooked, chopped shrimp, imitation crab, and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.

Step 4

Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Continue whisking and cooking until the mixture thickens slightly (about 3-5 minutes).

Step 5

Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste, then remove the white sauce from heat.

Step 6

Spread 1/2 cup of the prepared sauce evenly onto the bottom of the greased baking dish.

Step 7

Take one flour tortilla and spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the seafood mixture into the center. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 8

Pour the remaining white sauce evenly over the enchiladas in the baking dish, ensuring they are completely covered.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve with sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1783.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3572.6

Total Fat 226.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 126.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 1107.0mg	0%
Sodium 8312.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 161.0g	0%

Vitamin D 476.9IU	0%
Calcium 2328.6mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 1943.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 24.2%