Mom's Chicken Enchiladas
Treat your taste buds to the comforting flavors of Mom's Chicken Enchiladas, a family-favorite recipe that’s both easy to prepare and packed with rich, Tex-Mex flair. These creamy, cheesy enchiladas are stuffed with tender shredded chicken, diced green chilies, and melted cream cheese, then smothered in savory red enchilada sauce and topped with a blanket of gooey, golden cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese. Wrapped in your choice of warm corn or flour tortillas and baked to perfection, this irresistible dish comes together in under an hour for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness, and serve these enchiladas for dinner or as the star of your next taco night. Perfectly portioned for five, you’ll be savoring every bite of these oven-baked enchiladas with their crave-worthy combination of bold flavors and creamy textures!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup Green chilies (diced, canned)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- 10 pieces Corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups Red enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (for greasing baking dish)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the shredded chicken, diced green chilies, and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is well blended. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll up each tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Step 4
Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, making sure they are fully covered.
Step 5
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 7
Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired.
Step 8
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2173.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3794.0 |
| Total Fat 204.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 104.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1077.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8931.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 174.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.5g | |
| Protein 308.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 48.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2169.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2852.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories