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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
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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.