Wendy's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Wendy's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) container light sour cream; 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies; 4 large green onions, chopped; ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons medium chili powder or 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups diced cooked chicken; 1 cup packed grated 2% cheddar cheese; 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas; 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, cut lengthwise into 8 strips; 1 (24 ounce) bottlemild picante sauce or 1 (24 ounce) bottle salsa; additional chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) container light sour cream
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
4 large green onions, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons medium chili powder or 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup packed grated 2% cheddar cheese
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, cut lengthwise into 8 strips
1 (24 ounce) bottlemild picante sauce or 1 (24 ounce) bottle salsa
additional chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1
Lightly spray a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray.
2
Mix 1 3/4 cups sour cream, chilies, green onions, 1/2 cup cilantro and spices in large bowl.
3
Mix in chicken and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
4
Season filling to taste with additional salt and pepper.
5
Spoon generous 1/2 cup filling down center of each tortilla.
6
Top filling with cream cheese strip.
7
Roll up each tortilla, enclosing filling.
8
Arrange enchiladas seam side down in prepared dish.
9
(Can be made 3 hours ahead.
10
Cover and chill.
11
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12
Preheat oven to 350F Pour picante sauce over enchiladas.
13
Cover and bake until sauce bubbles and enchiladas are heated through, about 35 minutes.
14
Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
15
Top with remaining sour cream.
16
Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

1230

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) container light sour cream, 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, 4 large green onions, chopped, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Wendy's Creamy 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.

Wendy's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

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