Delicious Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Delicious Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Butter Or Olive Oil; 2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 2 cups Shredded Mexican Style Cheese, Divided; 2 teaspoons Ground Pepper; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 pints Sour Cream; 1/2 cups Salsa; 1 can Red Enchilada Sauce; 12 whole Flour Tortillas Or More

Servings: persons

3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/2 cups Onion, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Butter Or Olive Oil
2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
2 cups Shredded Mexican Style Cheese, Divided
2 teaspoons Ground Pepper
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1/2 pints Sour Cream
1/2 cups Salsa
1 can Red Enchilada Sauce
12 whole Flour Tortillas Or More

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Cut up chicken into strips and place chicken and onion and butter/olive oil in non-stick skillet and cook until done.
3
Remove chicken pieces from skillet and shred chicken with fork then return to skillet.
4
Add cream cheese, 1 C cheddar cheese, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, sour cream and salsa and stir until melted.
5
Add 1/4 C of enchilada sauce and stir again.
6
Spray 9x13 baking dish with spray oil.
7
Pour 1/2 of remaining enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
8
Roll even amounts of the chicken mixture into the tortillas and place in baking dish.
9
Cover with remaining enchilada sauce and cheddar cheese.
10
Bake covered for 20-30 minutes.
11
Cool 10 minutes before serving.
12
NOTE: Fat free cream cheese and/or sour cream may be used with very good results.

1600

kcal

Calories

Fat

234

Carbs

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped, 2 Tablespoons Butter Or Olive Oil, 2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, and more.

Yes, Delicious Chicken Enchiladas 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!

Delicious Chicken Enchiladas

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Variations & substitutions

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