
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
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.

Kids love these creamy chicken enchiladas made with flour tortillas. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Ingredients
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
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté green onions in hot butter until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
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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.
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Add chicken and 1/2 cup cheese to remaining sauce in the pan; stir until cheese is melted.
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Fill each flour tortilla with chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
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Stir milk into reserved sauce in the bowl and spoon over rolled tortillas. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
619 | Calories |
27g | Fat |
67g | Carbs |
26g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 619 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 27g | 35% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 58% |
Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
Sodium 1459mg | 63% |
Total Carbohydrate 67g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 26g | 52% |
Vitamin C 15mg | 16% |
Calcium 340mg | 26% |
Iron 5mg | 29% |
Potassium 398mg | 8% |
* 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.