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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are a rich and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish made with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese. A perfect balance of savory, creamy, and slightly spicy flavors.

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
    1012 corn or flour tortillas
    1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
    1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
    1 cup sour cream
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
    1/2 cup green onion, chopped (optional for garnish)
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    1/4 teaspoon paprika
    1/2 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

  1. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, diced green chilies, sour cream, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Stir everything together until fully combined.
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Lightly fry the tortillas for about 10-15 seconds on each side to make them pliable (skip this step if you’re using flour tortillas, which don’t need frying).
  3. Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. To assemble the enchiladas, take one tortilla at a time, spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the center, then roll it up tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Continue rolling the tortillas and placing them in the dish until the chicken mixture is used up.
  6. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro, if desired.
  9. Serve hot with your favorite sides such as rice, beans, or a simple salad.

Notes

  • For a twist, add sautéed onions, bell peppers, or spinach to the chicken mixture.
  • If you prefer a different cheese, use Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a blend of your favorites.
  • To make it spicier, add a chopped jalapeño or use a spicier enchilada sauce.
  • Ground chicken or turkey can be substituted for the shredded chicken.
  • To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas and ensure the cream of chicken soup is gluten-free or use a homemade version.

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