Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas. Creamy, spicy, and packed with cheesy goodness, this dish is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Each enchilada is filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and jalapeños, then topped with a luscious sauce and Monterey Jack cheese. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste preferences, these enchiladas are a sure crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt until well mixed.
- Fill each tortilla with about ¼ cup of the mixture; roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- For the sauce, whisk together chicken broth and flour in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Stir in sour cream (or yogurt) and optional chili powder; cook until slightly thickened.
- Pour sauce evenly over enchiladas and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg