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September 16, 2025
Homemade Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Homemade chicken enchiladas are great recipes that even 5-year-olds absolutely love, proving their universal appeal and family-friendly nature through authentic flavors. This kid-approved recipe demonstrates how traditional cooking methods can create meals that satisfy diverse age groups and taste preferences. The homemade approach ensures quality ingredients and techniques.
These chicken enchiladas are great. Even my 5-year-old loves them!
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 ½ cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup cream cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, cream cheese, and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese in hot oil until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Divide mixture evenly onto tortillas, roll tortillas around filling, and arrange them in a baking dish. Cover with enchilada sauce and remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and begins to brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 605 | Calories |
| 32g | Fat |
| 48g | Carbs |
| 32g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 605 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 32g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 15g | 74% |
| Cholesterol 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium 1341mg | 58% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 32g | 65% |
| Vitamin C 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium 371mg | 29% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 723mg | 15% |
* 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.
