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Best Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas: perfect for a cozy morning, or use them to create a delectable dessert by adding a scoop of the vanilla ice cream.Pamper yourself with the gastronomic work of art that is Creamy Chicken Enchiladas. Our recipe offers an unforgettable combination of flavors, including succulent chicken, tasty seasonings and rich creamy sauce all in a soft tortilla. Whether you are throwing a dinner party or simply desire a night of comfort, these enchiladas are sure to please your palate and make your taste buds dance with pleasure.

Flavor Secrets Revealed Creamy Chicken Enchiladas:

For the Enchiladas:
Cooked Chicken: Tender, pulled, and marinated in all the right spices.
Flour Tortillas: Tender, flexible wrappings to hug the delicious filling.
Onion and Garlic: Aromatics essentials to create levels of umami.
Green Chilies: With a touch of heat and a splash of freshness.
Cream Cheese: Smooth and thick making the sauce better.
Sour Cream: Giving a tangy bite and a silky mouthfeel.
Cheddar Cheese: Sharp and sticky, an enjoyable final touch.
For the Creamy Sauce:
Butter: Sugar and taste to begin the sauce.
All-Purpose Flour: Thickener for the creamy base.
Chicken Broth: Developing the sauce with savory and rich flavor.
Heavy Cream: Introducing opulence and indulgence to the sauce.
Salt and Pepper: Perfecting every bite by seasoning to taste.
Preparation: Crafting Culinary Magic
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
Prepare Filling: Sweat the onions, garlic, and green chilies in a skillet. Add sometimes shredded chicken and mix passes.
Create Creamy Sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan, and then whisk in the flour to make a roux, and then slowly add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until it thickens. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon a good helping of chicken filling Best Creamy Chicken Enchiladas onto each tortilla, wrap it up, and put seam-side down in a baking dish.
Cover with Sauce and Cheese: Ladle the creamy sauce over the enchiladas to cover them entirely. Cheddar cheese on top will give you a mouth watering golden crust.
Bake to Perfection: Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the Best Creamy Chicken Enchiladas cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy: Sprinkle fresh cilantro and a dollop Best Creamy Chicken Enchiladas of sour cream, then serve hot and enjoy every delicious bite!
The Perfect Gourmet Comfort Food Session
Every bite of these Creamy Chicken Enchiladas is a mouthful of flavor that takes you to a culinary paradise. The soft chicken, flavorful spices, and rich sauce are Best Creamy Chicken Enchiladas bound together in perfect harmony, resulting in a dish that is both soothing and indulgent. Be it a family dinner, or a special event, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with the whole table.

Conclusion:

Treat yourself to the perfect comfort food experience and improve your cooking skills with our luxurious Creamy Chicken Enchiladas recipe. Enjoy your taste! inspired by spendwithpennies

Quick Tips: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas. Our recipe offers an unforgettable combination of flavors, including succulent chicken, tasty seasonings and rich creamy sauce all in a soft tortilla.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Rest Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Cooking Temp 175  °C
Servings 4
Estimated Cost 15
Calories 520
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description
This mild chicken enchiladas recipe is ideal for any of the days of the year either sunny or chilly for a comfy dinner. Well-stuffed with delightful shredded chicken, creamy sauce and gooey melted cheese, these enchiladas is a recipe for filling dinner with friends and family! This dish, no matter whether you're an amateur or a professional cook, is simple to make and even satisfies experienced gourmets. This takes just 45 minutes in total and you can inevitably save your time on the busy weeknights. Do not forget your favourite side dish and rejoice in a meal that will toast your appetite and make you feel pleasantly satisfied.


 
Ingredients
  • 2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10 ounces) cream ofc chicken soup
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 8 flour tortillas
Instructions
  1. Preheat Oven:

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) before hand. Put some grease or butter on a 9x13 size baking dish.

  2. Combine with Chicken:

    Into a large bowl mix the shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced green chilies, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and salt with the freshly ground pepper.Mix well.

  3. Add Tomatoes and Butter

    In the baking dish, arrange the chicken mixture in a uniform fashion and spread it even per tortilla. After rolling each of them with the seam-side facing downwards, place them on top of the dish.

  4. cook

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, up to the point when the cheese is melted and the enchiladas become bubbly and hot.

  5. Serve:
    Sprinkle extra cilantro on top right before serving, if you dare.
     
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 520kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 16g80%
Cholesterol 123mg41%
Sodium 981mg41%
Total Carbohydrate 31g11%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 23g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • Ladle the creamy sauce over the enchiladas to cover them entirely.
  • Cheddar cheese on top will give you a mouth watering golden crust.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Keywords: Creamy, Chicken, Enchiladas, Easy, Dinner, Comfort Food
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