I added a can of Rotel for an extra kick. Very good.
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
If you're looking for an easy Mexican main dish recipe, try these creamy chicken enchiladas. Eight ingredients and a few minutes of prep time are all you need to get these enchiladas baking away in the oven.
Yield: Makes 4 to 5 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut up and softened
- 3 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 (8-ounce) packages Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whipping cream
Preparation
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, and saute 5 minutes. Add green chiles; saute 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese and chicken; cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese melts.
- Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas, and place, seam side down, in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, and drizzle with whipping cream.
- Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: Southwest, Mexican
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Cheese, Poultry
- OCCASION: Cinco de Mayo
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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