Description
Enjoy the creamy and spicy flavors of Jalapeno Popper Chicken Enchiladas, combining tender chicken, jalapeños, and melted cheese in a delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 8 flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp cumin, and ¼ tsp salt. Mix well.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), chicken broth, all-purpose flour, and chili powder (if using). Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and simmers gently. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Warm tortillas. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the dish. Spoon about ¼ cup of chicken filling into each tortilla, roll up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over the rolled enchiladas. Top generously with additional shredded cheddar cheese. Cover dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted and lightly golden. For extra browning, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
- Let enchiladas rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg