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Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Flour tortillas filled with a creamy shredded chicken and cream cheese mixture, baked under a homemade green chili sour cream sauce and melted Mexican cheese blend.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 610

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded, about 3 to 4 cups
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend for the filling
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 10 soft flour tortillas taco size
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat recommended
  • 4 oz diced green chilies one standard can
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • Medium skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend, and garlic powder. Stir until the cream cheese is fully distributed and the mixture is thick and cohesive.
  3. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling into the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, packing the enchiladas snugly together.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth in a slow, steady stream. Stir in the taco seasoning and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the sour cream and diced green chilies until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas, ensuring it reaches the edges and covers the ends of the tortillas. Scatter the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted and beginning to turn golden.
  8. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Top with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The cream cheese filling keeps the tortillas soft. Reheat covered with a damp paper towel in the microwave or foil-covered in a 325°F oven for 20 minutes. Freezing: Assemble without the sauce and freeze for up to 2 months. Make the sauce fresh on the day of baking. Substitutions: Rotisserie chicken works great and saves prep time. Corn tortillas can replace flour tortillas. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter sauce. Red enchilada sauce can replace the green chili sauce for a different flavor profile.