Cream Cheese Enchiladas Recipe – Cheesy Comfort Food

If you love creamy, cheesy comfort food with a Mexican twist, you’re going to adore these Cream Cheese Enchiladas.

This dish combines tender shredded chicken, tangy cream cheese, melty cheddar, and a rich enchilada sauce baked until bubbly perfection. It’s a family-friendly dinner that’s hearty, filling, and perfect for both weeknights and gatherings.

Why You’ll Love These Enchiladas

• Super creamy & cheesy → cream cheese takes them to the next level.
• Easy prep → use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
• Perfect for leftovers → reheats beautifully.
• Customizable → add veggies, spice, or different proteins.

Ingredients

• — 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
• — 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• — 1 cup sour cream
• — 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
• — 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• — 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• — 1 teaspoon onion powder
• — 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• — 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• — 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
• — 8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
• — Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling
   In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, shredded chicken, green chilies, 1 cup cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder until creamy.
2. Fill the Tortillas
   Spoon about 1/3 cup of the filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Top with Sauce & Cheese
   Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4. Bake Until Bubbly
   Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
5. Garnish & Serve
   Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with Spanish rice or Mexican rice.
• Add refried beans or a black bean salad on the side.
• Top with sliced avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.

Cream Cheese Enchiladas

These Cream Cheese Enchiladas are creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. With shredded chicken, cream cheese, green chilies, and enchilada sauce, they make the ultimate comfort food dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican-American

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups shredded chicken cooked
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce red or green
• 8 flour tortillas 8-inch size
• fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• 9×13 inch baking dish
• Spatula
• Aluminum foil

Method

 

1. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, shredded chicken, green chilies, 1 cup cheese, and spices in a bowl until creamy.
2. Fill tortillas with about 1/3 cup mixture, roll, and place seam-side down in baking dish.
3. Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
4. Bake covered at 375°F for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

Make ahead: assemble enchiladas, refrigerate, and bake just before serving. For extra flavor, mix some salsa into the cream cheese filling.

Tips for Success

• Shortcut chicken: Rotisserie chicken saves time.
• Creamier filling: Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
• Customize spice: Add hot sauce or jalapeños for heat.
• Make ahead: Assemble the enchiladas earlier, refrigerate, and bake before serving.