Jake's Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Jake's Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken, whichever cut you prefer; 2 teaspoons seasoning salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus 1 teaspooon garlic powder, separated; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, separated; 8 ounces cream cheese (reduced fat OK); 1 medium onion, chopped fine; 1 green pepper, chopped fine; 1 -2 teaspoon cumin, to taste; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup; 1 cup sour cream; ½ cup milk; 1 -2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 4 cups shredded taco cheese; 2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese; 10 medium sized tortillas; shredded lettuce; chopped tomato; guacamole; salsa; sour cream

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken, whichever cut you prefer
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus 1 teaspooon garlic powder, separated
1 teaspoon garlic powder, separated
8 ounces cream cheese (reduced fat OK)
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 green pepper, chopped fine
1 -2 teaspoon cumin, to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 -2 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 cups shredded taco cheese
2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
10 medium sized tortillas
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
guacamole
salsa
sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cook chicken with seasoning salt, pepper, 1 t. garlic powder.
3
Shred cooked chicken and set aside.
4
Combine cream cheese, chopped onion and green pepper and heat in skillet over medium heat until softened.
5
Add cooked chicken, cumin, chili powder, remaining garlic powder and stir well.
6
Spray bottom of 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
7
Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and 2 Celsius of the taco cheese.
8
Lay in single later in prepared 9x13 pan.
9
In separate bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk.
10
Stir well and set aside.
11
Top the tortillas with shredded pepper jack, then top with soup mixture and then remaining taco cheese.
12
Bake covered at 350 for 45 minutes, then remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes.
13
Serve with any of the optional toppings above.

1609

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

135

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken, whichever cut you prefer, 2 teaspoons seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus 1 teaspooon garlic powder, separated, and more.

Yes, Jake's 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!

Jake's Chicken Enchiladas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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