Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food — creamy, cheesy, and bursting with bold flavor. This easy dinner idea combines shredded chicken, smooth cream cheese, and tangy enchilada sauce all wrapped in soft tortillas and baked to bubbly perfection. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner, looking for satisfying food ideas, or need a reliable meal prep option, this recipe checks every box. Topped with sour cream, fresh tomatoes, and cilantro, these enchiladas will quickly become a staple in your rotation of easy recipes and dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
8–10 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth, then stir in shredded chicken, green onions, and half the shredded cheeses.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread a few tablespoons of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish.
3. Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Add 2–3 tablespoons of filling to each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
4. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, then top with the remaining cheese.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
6. Let cool slightly, then top with sour cream, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Always warm your tortillas before rolling to prevent tearing and achieve a perfect wrap.
Cover with foil during baking to keep moisture in and avoid dry enchiladas.
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy enchiladas, chicken enchiladas, family meals