Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas: A Bold Tex-Mex Treat
Experience a spicy, creamy delight with these Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, the perfect Tex-Mex treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place a generous amount of the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by using more or fewer jalapeños.
- These enchiladas are great for leftovers and can be easily reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Jalapeño, Popper, Cheesy, Chicken, Enchiladas, Tex-Mex