Transform your ordinary weeknight dinner into a festive culinary experience with our delectable Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas! These aren’t just your average enchiladas; they boast a heavenly combination of creamy cream cheese chicken, flavorful tomatoes, and zesty green chiles, all wrapped in a warm embrace of soft tortillas. Topped off with a luscious white enchilada sauce, these enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to embark on a journey of taste and texture that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients: Gather the following ingredients to embark on the journey of creating Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas:
- 10 small soft flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 oz diced green chiles
How To Make Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas: Follow these simple steps to create a plateful of creamy goodness:
- Preheat and Assemble: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Fill each tortilla with a heavenly mixture of shredded chicken and 1 cup of grated cheese. Roll up each tortilla and place them snugly in a greased 9×13 skillet.
- Prepare the White Enchilada Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and whisk for 1 minute, creating a roux. Add chicken broth and whisk together, allowing it to thicken and bubble over high heat.
- Add Creaminess and Zest: Remove the skillet from heat and delicately fold in sour cream and diced green chiles. Be cautious not to let it get too hot to prevent curdling.
- Pour and Top: Pour the creamy mixture over the enchiladas, ensuring each one is generously coated. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, creating a gooey and irresistible layer.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the enchiladas in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes. For that perfect golden touch, broil for an additional 3 minutes to brown the cheese to perfection.
Conclusion: As you take your first bite into these Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas, you’ll be greeted with a burst of flavors – the creaminess of the cheese, the tenderness of the chicken, and the subtle heat from the green chiles. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of textures and tastes that will transport you to a world of culinary bliss.
Whether you’re looking to make a simple weeknight dinner extraordinary or indulging in leftovers, these enchiladas are a delightful choice. Dive into a plate of creamy goodness and savor the joy that comes with each bite. Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas: a perfect way to turn an ordinary meal into an extraordinary fiesta!
