These Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas are rich, creamy, and full of comforting flavor. Soft tortillas are filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and melted Mexican cheese, then topped with a smooth green chile sauce and baked until bubbly and golden.
Perfect for family dinners, comfort food recipes, meal prep, and easy weeknight meals.
This recipe is simple to prepare and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- remaining cream cheese from package
Assembly
- 8 small corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese (for topping)
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Optional toppings:
- diced tomatoes
- sliced olives
- jalapeños
- chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Prepare the oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Make the filling
In a bowl, mix half of the cream cheese with shredded chicken, 1 cup shredded cheese, lime juice, chili powder (optional), salt, and pepper.
3. Fill the tortillas
Add 2–3 tablespoons of filling to each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish.
4. Prepare the sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for about 2–3 minutes.
Gradually add chicken broth while stirring. Add diced green chiles and remaining cream cheese.
Cook until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thick.
5. Assemble
Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top.
6. Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden top.
7. Serve
Allow to rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro and optional toppings.
Serve warm.
Nutrition & Details (approx.)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Comfort food
Family dinner
High protein
