creamy chicken enchiladas
This is always a winner in our family for dinner! This is super yummy!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
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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
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
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Step 2Cut up chicken breast into strips and season with essence of Emeril. Cook in large skillet.
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Step 3When 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.
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Step 4Sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper, sauté' 1 minute longer. Stir in cream cheese and keep stirring till melted.
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Step 5Next toss in the chicken strips and mix well till coated in the cream cheese mixture. Remove from heat.
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Step 6Fill each tortilla with Chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam-side down in the baking dish. Cover enchiladas with shredded cheese.
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Step 7Drizzle half&half over cheese-covered enchiladas.
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Step 8Bake for 30-35 minutes. Serve with Spanish rice, refried beans, or chips and salsa.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Tacos & Burritos
Culture:
Mexican
Keyword:
#creamy
Keyword:
#Chicken Enchilada
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