Best Easy Peasy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This easy chicken enchilada recipe is one cheesy, creamy, utterly satisfying family favorite in my house.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion (finely diced)
1 poblano pepper (or ½ green pepper)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
4 ounces mild green chiles (undrained)
½ teaspoon cumin
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
¾ cup sour cream (divided)
2 cups green enchilada sauce (divided)
1 ½ cup monterey jack cheese
¼ cup cilantro (finely chopped, optional)
10 corn tortillas (6" (or flour tortillas))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook onions, peppers, and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add cream cheese, green chiles, and cumin. Stir until melted. Stir in chicken and ¼ cup sour cream & ¼ cup enchilada sauce.
  • Combine remaining ½ cup sour cream with enchilada sauce. Spread ½ cup of sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
  • Gently heat or fry tortillas (I heat mine over the gas stove to add a smoky flavor).
  • Add 2 tablespoons cheese to each tortilla. Top with 3 tablespoons chicken mixture and a small sprinkle of cilantro. Roll and place seam side down in the pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes uncovered. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 1257 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 2 enchiladas

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This simple cheesy chicken enchilada recipe is perfect for weeknight meals. It's so fast to prepare and full of flavor!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     main dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 c enchilada sauce
8 tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Chop or shred cooked chicken. Add it to a bowl with 1/2 cup shredded cheese (reserve the rest to top your dish) and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce to hold it together. Stir to combine.
  • Lay a tortilla on a flat surface and spoon approximately 1/3 cup of mixture in a line near the center of the tortilla. Fold one side over the center line of filling, then roll. Place seam side down in a 9x13 glass baking dish. Repeat with the remaining seven tortillas.
  • Pour enchilada sauce over the tops of the chicken enchiladas. Use a spatula to gently press any exposed tortilla ends into the sauce. Spread the cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken enchiladas.
  • Bake in 425 degree oven for 10 minutes, until you see the cheese melted and sauce bubbling. Let sit for one to two minutes, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 84 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 enchilada, Sodium 941 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is a great recipe for a quick dinner. There aren't many ingredients and doesn't take a lot of time.

Provided by IANKRIS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast meat
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese and salsa. Cook, stirring until melted and well blended. Stir in chicken and pinto beans. Fill tortillas with the mixture, roll and place into the prepared baking dish. Spread cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as lettuce and tomatoes, or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1166 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mtchbx20

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (about 2 ounces)
6 flour tortillas, warmed (6-inch)
1 small tomatoes, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 green onion, sliced (about 2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • 1.Heat the oven to 350°F Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.
  • 2.Stir 1 cup soup mixture, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.
  • 3.Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place seam-side up in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Pour the remaining soup mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish.
  • 4.Bake for 40 minutes or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with the tomato and onion.
  • 5.Ingredient Note: Stir 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed, into the chicken mixture before filling the tortillas, if desired.
  • 6.Easy Substitution: Substitute 3 cans (4.5 ounces each) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained, for the cooked chicken.
  • 7.Serving Suggestion: Serve with iceberg salad mixed with carrots and red cabbage and a red wine vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.3, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 113.8, Sodium 1933.6, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 38.1

SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This recipe is so quick and easy, and I always receive a ton of compliments. It quickly becomes a favorite of friends whenever I share the recipe. Modify the spiciness with the intensity of the salsa and the green chilis to suit your taste. -Kristi Black, Harrison Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups salsa
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat until blended, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, beans and chiles. , Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

EASY, PEASY CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My daughter gave me this recipe and if you are a cheese lover these are the type for you!

Provided by Linda Stevens

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 rotisserie chicken, deboned
1 can(s) tomatoes and chilies, diced (rotel)
1 can(s) fiesta nacho cheese soup
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
12 medium flour tortillas
2 c mexican blend shredded cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Rape your rotisserie chicken of it's skin and bones. Break up your white and dark meat into bite size pieces in a large bowl.
  • 2. Add the soups, and diced tomatoes to your chicken and stir thoroughly.
  • 3. Lay out 10-15 corn or flour tortilla on your clean counter top and place an ice cream scoop size of mixture onto each.
  • 4. Roll up and place seam side down in sprayed cake pan.
  • 5. I make 12-15 of these placing 6 or 7 in each of two smaller rectangular cake pans. You can load of a larger cake pan with all, if you prefer.
  • 6. There will be enough leftover mixture to put some on top of each pan of tortillas. If not, you could also cover each with some enchilada sauce. I then sprinkle with shredded cheese using whatever I have, but shredded mexican mixture tastes best!
  • 7. Cover with foil and bake in a 350 oven for about 45 minutes. Serve warm with chips, salsa, guacamole and sour cream if you like.

CAMPBELL'S® EASY CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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A creamy filling of chicken, sour cream, and cheese gets an added kick stirred into it with Pace® Picante Sauce. Rolled up in tortillas and baked until bubbly, these enchiladas couldn't be easier, or any more delicious.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or Healthy Request®)
½ cup sour cream
1 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 flour tortillas (6"), warmed
1 small tomato, chopped
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.
  • Stir 1 cup picante sauce mixture, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.
  • Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side up in 11 x 8" shallow baking dish. Pour the remaining picante sauce mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 min. or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with the tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1247.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese blend, tortillas, sour cream, fresh cilantro

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Snacks

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup shredded chicken, leftover
1 cup enchilada sauce, divided
1 cup cheese blend, divided
5 tortillas
sour cream, to serve
fresh cilantro, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix the chicken, half of the enchilada sauce, and half of the cheese blend in a bowl.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Place the chicken on the tortilla and roll tightly.
  • Place the enchiladas in a baking pan and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
  • Top with sour cream and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 746 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 9 grams

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