Ultimate Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
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Ultimate Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

6 servings
A creamy homemade sauce coats these comforting chicken enchiladas for a family-friendly dish that's easy to prepare ahead and freeze if needed.

Ingredients

  • skinless

    boneless chicken breast halves

    1 ¼ lb
  • kosher salt

    divided

    2 tsp
  • chili powder

    divided

    2 tsp
  • ground cumin

    divided

    1 ½ tsp
  • flour tortillas

    6 inch

    12
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • onion
    1 small
  • poblano pepper
    1 medium
  • yellow bell pepper
    1 small
  • tomatoes and green chiles
    1 can
  • cream cheese
    ½ package
  • sour cream
    4 oz
  • Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend

    divided

    4 c
  • refried beans
    1 c
  • red enchilada sauce
    1 can

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Place chicken on a large sheet of foil and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Seal the foil around the chicken and place the packet on a rimmed baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven until tender and no longer pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Shred cooked chicken and set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  4. 4

    While chicken cooks, prepare tortillas. Spread both sides of each tortilla lightly with butter.

  5. 5

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Toast each tortilla, about 10 seconds on each side, and set aside.

  6. 6

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano pepper, and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add remaining salt, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring frequently, until veggies are very tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in tomatoes and cream cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend. Fold in shredded chicken.

  7. 7

    Spread about 1 tablespoon refried beans down the center of a tortilla. Add about 1/4 cup chicken filling and roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining beans and filling. Pour 1/4 cup sauce in the bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange enchiladas in a single layer over the sauce. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and spread to evenly coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

  8. 8

    Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving with desired toppings.

    Step 8
Ultimate Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
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Ultimate Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

120 min6 servings827 cal

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