3 Cheese Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Dive into a cheesy, comforting explosion of flavor with these 3 Cheese Chicken Enchiladas! Tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and a tangy enchilada sauce combine in this easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for a cheesy, saucy, and satisfying culinary adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 721.4 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 4.3 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients for 3 Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

  • Flour Tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make 3 Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sour cream until smooth.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  4. Add 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken, 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
  5. Lightly coat 12 corn tortillas in your favorite enchilada sauce (about 1 1/2 cups).
  6. Place approximately 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  7. Roll up the tortillas tightly.
  8. Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  9. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
  10. Bake for 25 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the enchiladas.
  12. Bake for an additional 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

72 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

141g

Carbs

13g

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