Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Health score
8%
Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
50 min.
5
732kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a comforting and delicious meal that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than these Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas! This delightful dish combines the rich flavors of creamy cheese, tender rotisserie chicken, and zesty enchilada sauce, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, these enchiladas are not only satisfying but also incredibly easy to prepare.

In just 50 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering main course that serves five people, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy a hearty meal without the guilt. The combination of cream cheese and shredded Cheddar cheese creates a luscious filling that melts in your mouth, while the fajita seasoning adds a delightful kick of flavor.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and requires minimal equipment. Just gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the magic happen! Once baked, these enchiladas emerge bubbly and lightly browned, ready to be devoured. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor every bite of these Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas!

Ingredients

  • oz cream cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 10 6-inch flour tortilla soft for tacos & fajitas ( old el paso®
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce red old el paso® canned
  • 2.5 cups rotisserie chicken cut shredded (from 2-lb chicken)
  • oz taco seasoning old el paso®
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
  3. In medium bowl, mix chicken, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the cream cheese and seasoning mix with spoon, breaking apart cream cheese cubes. Spoon slightly less than 1/2 cup filling onto each tortilla.
  4. Roll up each tortilla tightly; place seam side down in baking dish.
  5. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  7. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories732kcal
Protein26.74%
Fat50.99%
Carbs22.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.6
Glycemic Load
10.26
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.390869550083%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:732.16kcal
36.61%
Fat:41.63g
64.04%
Saturated Fat:20.01g
125.08%
Carbohydrates:40.91g
13.64%
Net Carbohydrates:36.78g
13.37%
Sugar:8.91g
9.9%
Cholesterol:193.39mg
64.46%
Sodium:2166.02mg
94.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.11g
98.23%
Selenium:26.91µg
38.44%
Calcium:372.12mg
37.21%
Vitamin A:1860.13IU
37.2%
Phosphorus:327.94mg
32.79%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.91%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.47%
Folate:67.63µg
16.91%
Iron:3.01mg
16.7%
Fiber:4.13g
16.52%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.24%
Vitamin B3:2.71mg
13.55%
Zinc:1.79mg
11.96%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.67%
Magnesium:26.47mg
6.62%
Vitamin K:6.09µg
5.8%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.97%
Potassium:161.07mg
4.6%
Vitamin C:3.69mg
4.47%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.3%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.21%
Copper:0.08mg
4.09%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.36%