How to Make Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that is loved by many. This recipe for Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas is the perfect way to satisfy your craving for a delicious and hearty meal. The creamy and cheesy filling combined with the tender chicken and flavorful spices will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

Making these enchiladas is surprisingly easy and requires just a few simple ingredients. The result is a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 ½ cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix
  • 10 Old El Paso flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 10 enchiladas

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Mix chicken, 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and seasoning mix in a medium bowl; spoon slightly less than 1/2 cup of filling onto each tortilla. Roll up each tortilla tightly; place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top; cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    644 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 140mg
    • Sodium: 1412mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Calcium: 289mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 203mg