Name: Creamy Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded; 8 small flour or corn tortillas; 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese; ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup enchilada sauce (mild or medium); ½ cup heavy cream or cooking cream; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or chili flakes (optional, for garnish)

Creamy Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas

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Enjoy creamy chicken and cheese enchiladas with soft tortillas, shredded chicken, and bubbly melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy meals with loved ones.

Author: Emma
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

8 small flour or corn tortillas

1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup enchilada sauce (mild or medium)

½ cup heavy cream or cooking cream

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

2 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped

1 tablespoon sesame seeds or chili flakes (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Season the Chicken
In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce. Mix well.

Assemble Enchiladas
Lay out tortillas and spoon seasoned chicken down the center of each. Add a small sprinkle of mozzarella, then roll up tightly.

Prepare the Baking Dish
Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the dish.

Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the remaining enchilada sauce with heavy cream until smooth. Pour evenly over the tortillas.

Add Toppings
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and all of the cheddar cheese. Scatter cherry tomatoes on top.

Bake
Cover the dish loosely with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.

Garnish & Serve
Top with chopped herbs and sesame seeds or chili flakes if desired. Serve warm with salad or rice.

Notes

For added spice, use medium or hot enchilada sauce.

Swap in rotisserie chicken for even faster prep.

You can make these ahead and refrigerate before baking.

Add sautéed onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.

Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/creamy-chicken-cheese-enchiladas/