creamy chicken enchiladas

Huntsville, AL
Updated on Apr 5, 2010

This is always a winner in our family for dinner! This is super yummy!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 5-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 4oz cans green chiles
  • 1 - medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - 3 large chicken breast cut into strips seasoned with essence of emeril
  • 1 8oz packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 6 - flour tortillas
  • 3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup half and half (1/2 pt.)

How To Make creamy chicken enchiladas

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Step 2
    Cut up chicken breast into strips and season with essence of Emeril. Cook in large skillet.
  • Step 3
    When you are done place the cooked chicken aside on a plate till ready to use. To make the filling add the chilies, onion and garlic to the medium heated skillet.
  • Step 4
    Sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper, sauté' 1 minute longer. Stir in cream cheese and keep stirring till melted.
  • Step 5
    Next toss in the chicken strips and mix well till coated in the cream cheese mixture. Remove from heat.
  • Step 6
    Fill each tortilla with Chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam-side down in the baking dish. Cover enchiladas with shredded cheese.
  • Step 7
    Drizzle half&half over cheese-covered enchiladas.
  • Step 8
    Bake for 30-35 minutes. Serve with Spanish rice, refried beans, or chips and salsa.

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