Description
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any gathering or cozy family dinner. These enchiladas feature tender, shredded chicken wrapped in soft flour tortillas and drenched in a rich, creamy sauce. With a blend of cheeses and zesty green enchilada sauce, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked. Allow to cool slightly before shredding.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with half of the cheese and some green enchilada sauce until combined.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and remaining enchilada sauce; pour over the assembled enchiladas.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (190g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added heat, include diced jalapeños in the filling. - Prepare enchiladas ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake; adjust baking time accordingly.