Ultimate Yummiest Ever Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Recipe Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Mexican, < 4 Hours
Recipe Servings: 8
Description:
Make and share this Ultimate Yummiest Ever Chicken Enchiladas recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These enchiladas are packed with creamy goodness and savory chicken, perfect for a delightful Mexican-inspired meal!

Ingredients:
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 1 cup light cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup Enchilada Sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 493.3
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15.4g
- Cholesterol: 97.3mg
- Sodium: 885.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 34.9g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Sugars: 1.4g
- Protein: 25.4g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish, spreading it evenly to coat the bottom.
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Make Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, 1 3/4 cups of sour cream, diced green chilies, chopped green onions, 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, and ground cumin until well combined.
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Add Chicken and Cheese: Stir in the shredded chicken and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the creamy mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Fill Tortillas: Spoon a generous 1/2 cup of the filling mixture down the center of each flour tortilla. Roll up the tortillas, enclosing the filling, and place them seam side down into the prepared baking dish.
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Assemble Enchiladas: Once all the tortillas are filled and rolled up, arrange them snugly in the baking dish.
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Bake: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas in the baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
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Bake Until Bubbling: Bake the enchiladas covered for about 45 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the enchiladas are heated through.
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Add Cheese and Finish Baking: Uncover the dish and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the enchiladas. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish and Serve: Remove the enchiladas from the oven. If desired, top with a dollop of remaining sour cream and garnish with extra chopped cilantro.
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Serve and Enjoy: Serve these Ultimate Yummiest Ever Chicken Enchiladas hot, with your favorite sides like Mexican rice, guacamole, or a crisp green salad.
These enchiladas are sure to be a hit at any dinner table, combining creamy textures with the zesty flavors of green chilies and cilantro. Perfect for family dinners or when you’re entertaining guests, they offer a comforting and satisfying meal that everyone will love.