Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 3 large or 4 small chicken breasts
- Water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
chopped
- 1 8-oz. package cream cheese
- 1 1-oz. package taco seasoning
- 1 4.5-oz. can green chilies
- 6 10-inch flour tortillas
- 1/2 lb. white American cheese
shredded
- 2 cups whipping cream
- Salsa or pico de gallo
Directions
- 1
Poach the Chicken: Place chicken in a large pot and cover by one inch with water. Add salt. Heat on medium-low heat, covered, until water begins to boil. Reduce heat to low and let chicken simmer (do not let water reach a full rolling boil) for about 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside. Reserve cooking liquid for rice if desired.
- 2
Make the Filling: Sauté onion in olive oil until tender. Add cream cheese, taco seasoning and green chilies (with liquid) to onions. Reduce heat to low and stir until all ingredients are combined and cream cheese is melted.
- 3
Remove skin and bones from chicken if applicable (I highly recommend using bone-in breasts with skin any time you can as they are so much more flavorful and make a richer stock). Shred chicken with two forks then add to cream cheese mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- 4
Assemble Enchiladas: Spray a 13x9 backing dish with cooking spray. Fill tortillas evenly with chicken mixture and roll into enchiladas. Place enchiladas in prepared baking dish, seam-side down.
- 5
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over enchiladas. Pour whipping cream over cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove aluminum foil and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has started to brown.
- 6
Serve with salsa and/or pico de gallo.
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
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About this Recipe
Looking for the ultimate comfort food that brings everyone to the table? These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are a homemade delight, perfect for satisfying your cravings with rich, savory flavors and a gooey, irresistible finish. This recipe brings together classic ingredients for a truly satisfying meal that’s both comforting and easy to make.
This recipe shines by combining tender chicken with the creamy texture of cream cheese and the gentle heat of green chilies, all wrapped in soft tortillas. The generous use of white American cheese creates an incredibly molten, satisfying finish that truly sets these enchiladas apart, making every bite a decadent experience.
Prepare for a truly indulgent experience. Each bite of these enchiladas delivers tender, seasoned chicken nestled in a creamy, flavorful sauce, enveloped by a soft flour tortilla. The dish is crowned with a blanket of melted white American cheese, creating an irresistibly gooey texture and a wonderfully savory taste with a hint of spice from the green chilies and taco seasoning. This hearty dish is designed to please a crowd, yielding 6 generous servings of pure comfort.
While perfect as is, you can easily customize these Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas to suit your taste. For a different texture, consider swapping the flour tortillas for corn tortillas. You can also adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies, or for an even richer sauce, ensure you use full-fat whipping cream.
These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are ideal for a family dinner, a casual gathering, or a cozy weekend meal. Serve them hot, garnished with fresh salsa or pico de gallo on the side for a vibrant, fresh contrast.