Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are so simple and quick to make. You don’t need any sort of culinary skills to get this one right!

If you love Enchiladas be sure to try out our Red sauce enchiladas and white sauce enchiladas.

This recipe was originally posted April 10, 2015, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

For an easy meal that everyone loves, this cheesy chicken enchiladas dish is a favorite.  You can cook the chicken yourself, or use a rotisserie chicken as a great beginning to lessen your time spent in the kitchen.  This recipe is a great option served alongside a salad, some roasted vegetables, or the classic beans and rice dishes.

Ingredients for Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Olive Oil
Garlic
Onion
Flour
Chicken Broth
Cream Cheese
Chicken
Mexican Cheese Blend
Green Chiles
Flour Tortillas

How to Make Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Begin by reading through the printable recipe below.  Start with a large skillet to cook onion and garlic before combining with flour and broth to make a creamy sauce.  You will add in the rest of the ingredients except for the tortillas to build the mixture you will then roll into the tortillas before baking.  Top with extra cheese and bake in a baking dish as directed.

More Mexican Inspired Recipes

We’ve already shared our favorite chicken enchiladas with white sauce and chicken enchiladas with red sauce.  You’ll also want to make our Mexican salsa recipe and the best steak taco recipe for your family.  If you want something fuss-free, make our easy chicken fajitas.  For a great dip to go along with tortilla chips, you can make this seven layer taco dip recipe. You might also want to serve this with a tortilla soup for a complete meal.

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are so simple and quick to make. You don't need any sort of culinary skills to get this one right!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Servings: 6

Calories: 421 kcal

Author: Dina from simplyhomecooked.com

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup onion diced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 ounces cream cheese room temp
• 2 cup shredded cooked chicken
• 2 cups shredded mexican cheese
• 1 can 4oz diced mild green chiles
• 6 flour tortillas

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion becomes translucent.
2. Add flour and stir for about a minute, then pour in the chicken broth.
3. Add cream cheese, shredded chicken, green chiles, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Reserve the other cup for topping.
4. Scoop out a heaping 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture into a warmed tortilla and roll tightly.
5. Place each wrapped enchilada into a greased 13x9 baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese on top and bake at 350 degrees for 15 min.

Nutrition Facts

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421 Calories from Fat 235

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26.1g 40%

Saturated Fat 13.4g 67%

Cholesterol 96mg 32%

Sodium 534mg 22%

Total Carbohydrates 19.2g 6%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 27.3g 55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.