CHICKEN CREAM CHEESE ENCHILADAS

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This is a creamy enchalada recipe that is mildly spiced. No Scotch Bonnets or even jalapenos here. It's quick to make and great for a week night or lazy weekend.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups of pre-cooked rotisserie chicken (or any leftover chicken)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed (low fat is fine)
1/2 cup sour cream (fat free ok)
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, shredded (Reduced fat doesn't melt as but can be used if you don't mind)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
8 -10 flour tortillas (corn tortillas also work well)
1 (20 ounce) can enchilada sauce (red or green)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • De-bone chicken, and shred chicken into small pieces, if you don't have a rotisserie chicken.
  • In a large skillet, combine chicken, cream cheese cubes, sour cream, chilies, chopped onion, seasonings, and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Heat until the cheeses are completely melted.
  • Coat baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Scoop a heaping spoonful of chicken mixture onto tortilla, roll and place into pan with seam side down, repeat until all of the filling is used.
  • Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of enchiladas and bake at 350 uncovered for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 38.7, Sodium 912, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 6

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