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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Sauce Recipe

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Sauce Recipe
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These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Sauce are a Tex-Mex delight that brings together tender chicken, gooey cheeses, and a luscious creamy sauce for a comforting and flavor-packed meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Enchiladas:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Creamy Sauce:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt, to taste

For Garnish:

  • ½ cup salsa
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
  2. Fill and Roll: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place chicken mixture and a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese in the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together sour cream, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt. Heat over medium until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Bake: Pour sauce over the enchiladas, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  5. Serve: Spoon salsa on top and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot.

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Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, Creamy Sauce, Tex-Mex, Comfort Food, Dinner, Easy Recipe

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