Creamy Chicken & Chile Enchiladas

Health score
5%
Creamy Chicken & Chile Enchiladas
30 min.
10
282kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of our Creamy Chicken & Chile Enchiladas, a dish that promises to delight your taste buds and satisfy your hunger. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this recipe serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for family meals or entertaining friends. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delicious main course without spending hours in the kitchen.

The star of this dish is the tender chicken breast strips, cooked to perfection and combined with creamy, melted cream cheese and zesty green chiles. This delightful filling is wrapped in soft flour tortillas, creating a warm and inviting bite that is sure to please everyone at the table. Topped with a generous pour of savory enchilada sauce and a sprinkle of shredded Cheddar cheese, these enchiladas are baked until bubbly and golden, creating a mouthwatering experience that is both satisfying and comforting.

Not only are these enchiladas delicious, but they also offer a balanced caloric breakdown, with a good mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, our Creamy Chicken & Chile Enchiladas are sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Get ready to enjoy a flavorful meal that brings the warmth of home-cooked goodness to your table!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 oz chilis green chopped old el paso® canned
  • lb chicken breast uncooked
  • oz cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 20 oz enchilada sauce green old el paso® canned
  • 10.5 oz flour tortilla soft for tacos & fajitas ( old el paso®
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Stir in cream cheese and chiles; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until blended and cream cheese is melted.
  3. Spoon chicken filling onto tortillas; roll up and place seam sides down in baking dish.
  4. Pour enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories282kcal
Protein23.52%
Fat45.84%
Carbs30.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.8
Glycemic Load
5.04
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.762173906617%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:282.23kcal
14.11%
Fat:14.28g
21.97%
Saturated Fat:7.34g
45.9%
Carbohydrates:21.47g
7.16%
Net Carbohydrates:19.25g
7%
Sugar:5.77g
6.41%
Cholesterol:60.44mg
20.15%
Sodium:940.76mg
40.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.49g
32.97%
Selenium:25.55µg
36.5%
Vitamin B3:6.15mg
30.76%
Phosphorus:221.2mg
22.12%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.56%
Vitamin A:797.67IU
15.95%
Calcium:132.45mg
13.24%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.11%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.51%
Folate:40.51µg
10.13%
Iron:1.8mg
9.98%
Fiber:2.22g
8.89%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.7%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.86%
Vitamin C:6.04mg
7.32%
Potassium:255.94mg
7.31%
Magnesium:23.19mg
5.8%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.72%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.85%
Vitamin K:2.91µg
2.78%
Copper:0.05mg
2.5%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.3%