Creamy Chicken Enchiladas is one of our favorite family meals. My kids all love it. Even my picky Luke and Emily gobble it up and ask for more. And this cheesy dish isn’t just a favorite kid-friendly meal, it’s a hit with the adults too.
With a spicy cream cheese chicken mixture inside and a creamy sauce topped with cheese on top, Creamy Chicken Enchiladas is so tempting, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make.
I’ve had this recipe for Creamy Chicken Enchiladas for so long, I’m not even sure where I found it. It’s such a great easy family meal, I know you’ll love it just as much as my own family does.
It’s definitely not diet-food, but if you eat in moderation, you can still enjoy it. I usually have one enchilada, two if I’m really hungry. While I wouldn’t eat it every night and expect to lose weight, I’m fine with it once in awhile.
Another great thing about this delicious dinner is that the recipe makes a lot. The full recipe makes two 9x13x2″ pans. That’s a lot of dinner.
And when you’re a busy mom, isn’t it nice to cook dinner one night and have enough leftovers for the next night too? I fall in love with a good hearty meal that lasts for more than one night. With Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, we usually eat almost a full pan one night, so that leaves the second for the next night, and usually extras to save for a weekly leftover night.
Another great thing about this meal is you can stretch it even farther by using slightly less chicken breast and stuffing the tortillas a little less full. (I’m all about saving money on my grocery budget, but still eating well.) Or go ahead and pack them full and enjoy.
You can also adjust the spices to your taste, though I think this combination is pretty close to perfect.
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
With a spicy cream cheese chicken mixture inside and a creamy sauce topped with cheese on top, Creamy Chicken Enchiladas is so tempting, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 20 flour tortillas (6 inches)
- 2 cans (10 3/4 oz ea) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups (16 oz) sour cream
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese, water, and spices together in a large bowl until smooth. Add the chicken and stir. Place approximately 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place in two greased 9x13x2 inch baking dishes.
- In a smaller bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream and milk. Pour over the enchiladas.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake 5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Note: Remember this makes 2 full pans of enchiladas. If you don’t need that much, half the recipe for just 1 pan. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
Here’s another family favorite meal you may like: Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
We love Mexican food in our house. These sound amazing.
Kelsey Apley says
These look SO good! I can’t wait to try this recipe! Man I am hungry now!
Stephanie R says
These looks JUST like the ones that my mother in law makes that are so delicious. Im going to pin this so that I can make it for later!
Danielle says
Yum! I love making enchiladas, whether it’s with chicken or beef. I like mine “wet” so I always add some red enchilada sauce.
Jennifer says
Winner, winner, chicken enchilada dinner! I love recipes like this that are delicious and fast. Thanks!
Ashley Walkup says
haha! My husband says that EVERY time we eat chicken. 🙂
These look amazing! My family loves anything with a mexican flair.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
Oh wow, this looks amazing! It’s been far too long since I’ve had something like this – I need to make some and soon!
Amy Desrosiers says
I have recently tried some store bought chicken enchiladas that were not really good. I so want to make my own similar to your recipe.
Erika says
Yeah the store bought version doesn’t quite cut it!
Alena Belleque says
UGH, I hate store bought enchiladas! Or restaurant enchiladas, for that matter. Nothing beats homemade.
Ann Bacciaglia says
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas looks so delicious. This is something i know my kids will love. I will have to try this recipe this weekend.
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
These look so good, and I love the large recipe size! Having leftovers is the best!
Kelly Hutchinson says
Oh my goodness, these look just mouth watering! My husband was just saying he waned enchiladas for dinner, so now I have a recipe to try on him!
Liz Mays says
Enchiladas are some of my son’s favorite dishes. He’d love it if I made this recipe!
Shauna says
This sounds amazing. We love enchiladas. How delicious. Will be trying these, myself.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Those looks great! I love Mexican food, looks like a nice easy recipe too!
Brett says
These look delicious! I haven’t made enchiladas in ages. This is going on the menu for next week. Thanks!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
Mmm, these look yummy. Enchiladas are a favorite in our house! This variation looks delicious.
Dogvills says
These looks fantastic. I love enchiladas. I have to try this version.
Kristin Wheeler (Mama Luvs Books) says
These look delicious!!! YUM! Pinning to make later!
Emily says
These are one of my favorite comfort foods. Thank you for sharing your recipe!!
valerie g says
i love me some enchiladas!! will have to try this recipe
Vera Sweeney says
This looks delicious! I love enchiladas and never thought to make them at home like this.
Sharon Hancock says
This sounds really delicious. I love enchiladas. One simple way I do them is I pick up a can of green enchilada sauce and I mix in about a half cup of sour cream. I cook the chicken, season it well with salt, pepper, cumin and some chili powder. Mix in cheese (cause what is enchiladas without cheese) and fill the tortillas, pour the sauce over the top put on some cheese, and chopped black olives. It is similar to this, but might be a fun riff. I wish enchiladas were diet food, cause I think I could pretty well live on them 🙂