Chicken Enchiladas With Cream Cheese Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas With Cream Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 minced onion; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon each chili pwdr, garlic pwdr & grnd cumin; 8 ounce. cream cheese; 6 c. shredded, cooked chicken (2 lbs.); 3/4 c. bottled salsa; 8 ounce. cheddar cheese, shredded 92 c.); 1/4 c. minced black olives; 16 corn tortillas; 2 cans (14 ounce.) enchilada sauce

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Have 2 (11 x 7 inch) baking dishes ready.
3
In large saucepan cook onion in oil for 5 min or possibly till translucent/soft.
4
Stir in chili, garlic and cumin.
5
Add in cream cheese and cook, over low heat, breaking cheese into chunks with wooden spoon, till melted.
6
Add in chicken and salsa.
7
Stir over medium heat 2 to 3 min till warm.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Stir in 1 1/4 c. of cheddar cheese and olives.
10
Wrap tortillas in stacks of 8, in foil.
11
Heat in oven 8 to 10 min till hot and pliable.
12
Spread 1/4 c. enchilada sauce over bottom of pan.
13
Spoon 1/3 c. chicken mix in each tortilla.
14
Roll up and place seam side down in pan.
15
Bake 20 to 30 min.

1438

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

142

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 minced onion, 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon each chili pwdr, garlic pwdr & grnd cumin, 8 ounce. cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken Enchiladas With Cream Cheese Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!