Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe | RadaCutlery.com

Login to Save
6.2K views👍 21
Rada Cutlery
Rada Cutlery
27 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Rada Cutlery to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Cultural Context

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are a beloved dish in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed as a comforting family meal. They combine soft tortillas filled with a savory chicken mixture and topped with a rich, creamy sauce, making them a favorite for gatherings and celebrations. Modern variations may include different proteins or sauces, but the essence of the dish remains a staple in many households.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 whole chicken breasts
green onions
small can of sliced olives
flour tortillas
fresh tomato
can of cream of chicken soup
small carton of sour cream
small can of green chilies
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
cheddar cheese

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel is lower in fat, while ricotta is more accessible.

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

1

Boil 2 whole chicken breasts for about an hour, then shred them.

2

Chop up a bunch of green onions.

3

Chop a small can of sliced olives.

4

Add olives and green onions to the shredded chicken.

5

In a flour tortilla, fill with the chicken mixture and roll tightly, placing seam side down in a baking dish.

6

Prepare the sauce by chopping a fresh tomato and adding it to a bowl.

7

Add a can of cream of chicken soup, a small carton of sour cream, a small can of green chilies, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the bowl and mix well.

8

Spread the sauce over the wrapped enchiladas in the baking dish.

9

Top with cheddar cheese, adding as little or as much as desired.

10

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

11

Bake for about 30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

cutting boardcooks knifebaking dish

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Enchiladas de Pollo Cremosas
Local Name: Enchiladas de pollo cremosas

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar Mexican Videos

(23 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(20 videos)