Best 9 Quick Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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Craving a delectable, creamy chicken enchilada dish that won't keep you in the kitchen all day? Look no further! This article will guide you through the creation of a quick and creamy chicken enchilada recipe that strikes the perfect balance between flavor and convenience. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this creamy chicken enchilada recipe that's sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This enchilada dish is sure to be a new family favorite; it is simple to put together and also perfect for leftovers . . . if you ever have any!

Provided by Old El Paso

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Old El Paso®

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso® Red Enchilada Sauce
2 ½ cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix*
10 Old El Paso® flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, mix chicken, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the cream cheese and seasoning mix with spoon, breaking apart cream cheese cubes. Spoon slightly less than 1/2 cup filling onto each tortilla. Roll up each tortilla tightly; place seam side down in baking dish. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 1411.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

QUICK CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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"I love this creamy, comforting dish because it's easy, tastes amazing, freezes well and reheats easily in the microwave," says Rachel Smith in Katy, Texas. If you prefer more zip, substitute Pepper Jack cheese for Monterey Jack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2/3 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
4 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine soup and sour cream. Spread half over the bottom of an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Place 1/2 cup chicken and 1 tablespoon cheese down the center of each tortilla; roll up and place in the baking dish. Top with remaining soup mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 1370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 62g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Pick up a rotisserie chicken on your way home, and you're halfway to these Creamy, Chicken Enchiladas. Skip the takeout and make these enchiladas tonight!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses, divided
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
12 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1-1/2 cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine chicken, soup, 3/4 cup cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream and 3 Tbsp. cilantro. Spoon about 1/4 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up.
  • Place, seam sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with salsa and remaining cheese.
  • Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My friend Charlotte (thanks C!!) gave this to me...it is SO easy and just delicious! She likes corn tortillas, I like flour, and it tastes great with both...whatever your preference!

Provided by Troop Angel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 -4 chicken breasts
15 white corn tortillas (fajita size) or 15 flour tortillas (fajita size)
3 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce (I use Old El Paso)
3 -4 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese (or for less spice, use 1 cup pepper jack and 2 cups of cheddar, or a fiesta blend mexican cheese mix)

Steps:

  • Boil chicken until it falls apart, then shred.
  • Mix 1/2 can of sauce and a little cheese with chicken.
  • Put other 1/2 can on bottom of 11x9 baking dish.
  • Microwave tortillas until soft.
  • Roll chicken mixture into tortillas.
  • Put in pan semi-tightly.
  • Cover with remaining 2 cans sauce.
  • Cover top with remaining cheese and bake at 350 until cheese is fully melted (usually about 20-25 min).
  • Brown top slightly or to preference.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.4, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 96.7, Sodium 1255.8, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 31.6

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My daughter has the best sour cream and cream cheese chicken enchiladas recipe I've ever tried. She brought 10 pans of it to my wedding reception and they were the biggest hit of all the food. So many guests wanted the recipe, we sent it out with our Christmas cards. -Pat Coffee, Kingston, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups diced cooked chicken
20 flour tortillas (6 inches), room temperature
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each ) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups sour cream
1 cup 2% milk
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, water, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in chicken. , Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk and chiles; pour over enchiladas. , Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651 calories, Fat 38g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 1392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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This easy and flavorful main dish recipe comes together in a flash.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Yield Serves 4 to 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, cut up and softened
3 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken breast
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 (8-oz.) packages Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 cups whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, and sauté 5 minutes. Add green chiles; sauté 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°F for 45 minutes.

ULTIMATE CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is like a creamy, cheesy, full-of-flavor-in-every-bite dish. The chicken is tender and moist and the tortillas are soft. The enchilada sauce is tangy and pungent and complements the creamy, rich filling so well. This is also great for entertaining because it can be fully assembled ahead of time or even frozen and cooked later. Serve with toppings such as salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and jalapenos.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, divided
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 medium poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 ounces sour cream
4 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided
1 cup refried beans
1 (15 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place chicken on a large sheet of foil and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Seal the foil around the chicken and place the packet on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender and no longer pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Shred cooked chicken and set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • While chicken cooks, prepare tortillas. Spread both sides of each tortilla lightly with butter. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Toast each tortilla, about 10 seconds on each side, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano pepper, and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add remaining salt, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring frequently, until veggies are very tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in tomatoes and cream cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend.
  • Spread about 1 tablespoon refried beans, if using, in the center of a tortilla. Add about 1/4 cup chicken filling and roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining beans and filling. Pour 1/4 cup sauce in the bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange enchiladas in a single layer over the sauce. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and spread to evenly coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 162.9 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 2146.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

EASIEST CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Found this recipe in a 'Quick Cooking' and made a few adaptions to suit my tastes and make it a little less time consuming. It reminds me of a dish at a local Mexican restaurant (enchilada de monterray). Very yummy!

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese, divided (I prefer colby and monteray jack blend, but whatever your preference is will work)
10 flour tortillas
2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed

Steps:

  • Mix together soup, green chilies, sour cream and 1 1/2 cups of cheese.
  • Put 1/3rd of this mixture in separate bowl.
  • Add chicken to remaining 2/3rds.
  • Place heaping spoonful of chicken and soup mixture on each tortilla shell and place seam side down in greased 9x13 pan.
  • Top with remaining soup mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20, 25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.3, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 33.8, Sodium 918.5, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1, Protein 10.7

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Enchiladas have always been thought of as Mexican "soul food" because of their bright, reassuring flavors. These enchiladas suizas, or Swiss-style enchiladas, are simple to make and boast a creamy, savory texture.

Provided by Rick Bayless

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds plum tomatoes, may substitute round tomatoes or two 28-ounce cans good-quality whole tomatoes, drained
2 jalapeño peppers, or 3 serranos (to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil, plus extra for the tortillas
1 large white onion
2 cups chicken stock, plus extra as needed
kosher salt
1/2 cup sour cream, or thick crema or crème fraîche
2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken, preferably grilled, roasted, or rotisserie
2/3 cup Chihuahua cheese, or other Mexican melting cheese such as shredded quesadilla or asadero
12 corn tortillas
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Roast the tomatoes and chiles on a baking sheet 4 inches below the broiler until they're darkly roasted with blackened and blistered spots, 5-6 minutes per side. (If using canned tomatoes, drain the tomatoes and set aside. Toast the chiles in a small dry skillet over medium heat, turning regularly, until they're soft and splotchy-black, about 5 minutes.)
  • Dice the onion, reserving a few rings for garnish. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat; cook the diced onions, stirring regularly, until golden, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, remove the tomatoes and chiles from the oven and cool.
  • Working over your baking sheet, pull off and discard the blackened tomato skins and, for round tomatoes, cut out the hard "cores" where the stems were attached. Transfer tomatoes and chiles to a food processor or blender, along with all the juices on the baking sheet. Blend to a smooth purée.
  • Add the puréed tomatoes and chiles to the onions and cook, stirring, until they darken in color and thicken to the consistency of tomato paste, 7-8 minutes. Stir in the broth, partially cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream and season with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Lay the tortillas out on a baking sheet (2 sheets if you have them, for more even heating), and lightly brush both sides of the tortillas with lard or oil. Bake at 350 degrees F just long enough to warm through and soften, about 3 minutes. Stack the tortillas and cover with a towel to keep them warm and pliable.
  • Spread about ¼ cup of the sauce over the bottom of four to six 9-inch individual oven-proof serving dishes, or smear about 1 cup of the sauce over the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Working quickly while the tortillas are still pliable, roll a portion of the chicken into each tortilla, then line them up in the dishes, seam-side down. Cover with the remaining sauce, then sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese has browned slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Garnish the enchiladas with reserved onion rings and cilantro sprigs before serving.

Tips:

  • Prep the chicken ahead of time: To save time, cook the chicken in advance and shred it. You can also use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
  • Use a creamy sauce: The creamy sauce is what makes these enchiladas so rich and flavorful. Be sure to use a good quality cheese that melts well.
  • Don't overfill the enchiladas: If you overfill them, they will be difficult to roll and will fall apart when you bake them.
  • Bake the enchiladas until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Quick Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a creamy sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give these Quick Creamy Chicken Enchiladas a try.

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