Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

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These creamy chicken enchiladas are sure to become a new family favorite! This recipe is so simple to put together and also perfect for using leftover chicken.

Submitted by Old El Paso
Updated on November 3, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
10 enchiladas
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Ingredients

  • 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)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.

  2. Mix chicken, 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and seasoning mix in a medium bowl; spoon slightly less than 1/2 cup of filling onto each tortilla. Roll up each tortilla tightly; place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top; cover with foil.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Recipe Tips

Before cutting the cream cheese, open the package and pop it into the freezer to chill for about 10 minutes. That makes it easier to cut into small cubes.

You can use 2 tablespoons of Old El Paso taco seasoning mix instead of the 1-ounce package of fajita seasoning mix.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

644 Calories
41g Fat
32g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 644
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 53%
Saturated Fat 20g 102%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 1412mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 34g 68%
Calcium 289mg 22%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 203mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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