Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

45 mins
6 servings

Description

Tender chicken wrapped in tortillas, smothered in a rich and creamy sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 can enchilada sauce
  • 0.5 cup onion
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
  • 0.5 cup cilantro
  • 8 tortillas corn
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened
  3. Step 3: Add chicken and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces
  4. Step 4: Stir in flour, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper
  5. Step 5: Gradually add enchilada sauce and heavy cream, stirring until smooth
  6. Step 6: In a separate pan, warm tortillas over medium heat
  7. Step 7: Assemble enchiladas by spooning chicken mixture onto tortillas and rolling
  8. Step 8: Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish
  9. Step 9: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese
  10. Step 10: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly

Nutrition Information

Per serving

668

Calories

54.09g

Protein

39.09g

Fat

25.43g

Carbs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:25 mins
Total Time:45 mins

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