Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Creamy chicken enchiladas made with flour tortillas are loved by kids and provide great ways to use leftover chicken for family-friendly comfort food. This practical recipe transforms leftover protein into exciting new meals while accommodating young palates through mild, creamy preparations. The comfort food appeal ensures universal family acceptance.

Low angle, looking at a plate of chicken enchiladas, topped with sour cream and green onions.

Kids love these creamy chicken enchiladas made with flour tortillas. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ cup chopped green onions

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken breast meat

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 6 (12 inch) flour tortillas

  • ¼ cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.

  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté green onions in hot butter until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

    Green onions sautéing in hot butter.

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  3. Add garlic powder, then stir in condensed soup, green chiles, and sour cream. Mix sauce until well combined. Reserve 3/4 of the sauce in a bowl and set aside.

    Sour cream, condensed soup, green chiles and garlic powder added to green onions.

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  4. Add chicken and 1/2 cup cheese to remaining sauce in the pan; stir until cheese is melted.

    Chicken and cheese added to sauce pan.

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  5. Fill each flour tortilla with chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

    Flour tortilla filled with chicken mixture.

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    Tortilla rolled up.

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  6. Stir milk into reserved sauce in the bowl and spoon over rolled tortillas. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

    Milk stirred into reserved sauce.

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    Mixture spooned over tortillas in prepared dish, then topped with remaining cheese.

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.

    Baked until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.

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Low angle, looking at a plate of chicken enchiladas, topped with sour cream and green onions.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

619 Calories
27g Fat
67g Carbs
26g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 619
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g35%
Saturated Fat 12g58%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 1459mg63%
Total Carbohydrate 67g24%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin C 15mg16%
Calcium 340mg26%
Iron 5mg29%
Potassium 398mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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