Green Enchiladas with Chicken Cream Cheese Filling: Easy & Delightful
A delicious and easy recipe for green enchiladas filled with chicken and cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the green enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the filling.
- Serve with sour cream and guacamole for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Green Enchiladas, Chicken, Cream Cheese, Easy Recipe