These cream cheese chicken enchiladas are a cozy, Mexican-inspired dinner filled with creamy chicken, green chiles, and melty cheese. Bake until bubbly and serve with your favorite toppings.
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Chicken Enchiladas with Cream Cheese
Cream cheese chicken enchiladas are part of my growing list of chicken enchilada recipes, joining white chicken enchiladas, green chile chicken enchiladas, and chicken enchiladas with a red sauce!
They’re made with a filling of shredded chicken seasoned with cumin, tangy cream cheese, and green chiles, then baked in a green enchilada sauce and smothered in more cheese until melty and irresistible!
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Ingredients Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Flour tortillas: I like to use the uncooked tortillas from Costco or make 8-inch homemade flour tortillas. Store-bought white corn tortillas are great too.
- Shredded chicken: I have an easy shredded chicken recipe if you’re cooking chicken on the spot. If not, store-bought rotisserie chicken or shredded leftovers can also be used.
- For the filling: You’ll need softened cream cheese, diced green chiles, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- You’ll also need: Green enchilada sauce, shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese, and your favorite toppings.
How to Make Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Spread some enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish and set it aside.
Combine the chicken, cream cheese, seasoning, and green chiles and mix the filling until combined. Spoon a few tablespoons into each tortilla. You can add a sprinkle of shredded cheese if you wish.
Roll it up like a burrito and place seam-side down into the baking dish.
Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the top, top with shredded cheese, then cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
Top with cilantro and any other toppings you choose. Enjoy while warm!
Serving Suggestions
- Toppings: Serve with sour cream, black olives, fresh cilantro, green onions, salsa, pico de gallo, and the best guacamole recipe. Lime wedges are always great for those who want to squirt lime juice over the top.
- Sides: While these creamy chicken and cheese enchiladas are filling on their own, I like to complete the meal with easy refried beans and easy Mexican rice.
More Mexican recipes to try include walking taco, Mexican street corn and