{"id":401,"date":"2026-03-29T18:19:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T18:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=401"},"modified":"2026-03-29T18:19:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T18:19:45","slug":"cream-cheese-chicken-enchiladas-creamy-family-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=401","title":{"rendered":"Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas (Creamy Family Dinner)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6453.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6453.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6453-240x300.jpeg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for family dinners, comfort food recipes, meal prep, and easy weeknight meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe is simple to prepare and always a crowd favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 cups cooked shredded chicken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon lime juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon chili powder (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>remaining cream cheese from package<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 small corn tortillas (6-inch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup shredded Mexican cheese (for topping)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fresh cilantro for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional toppings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>diced tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sliced olives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>jalape\u00f1os<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chopped green onions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Prepare the oven<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) and lightly grease a baking dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Make the filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a bowl, mix half of the cream cheese with shredded chicken, 1 cup shredded cheese, lime juice, chili powder (optional), salt, and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Fill the tortillas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add 2\u20133 tablespoons of filling to each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Prepare the sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for about 2\u20133 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gradually add chicken broth while stirring. Add diced green chiles and remaining cream cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Assemble<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Bake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bake for 20\u201325 minutes until hot and bubbly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional: broil for 2\u20133 minutes for a golden top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow to rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro and optional toppings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nutrition &amp; Details (approx.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prep Time: 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook Time: 25 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total Time: 40 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Servings: 4\u20136<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comfort food<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High protein<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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