Description
Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful fusion of flavors that elevate traditional enchiladas to new heights. Featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and spicy jalapeños wrapped in soft tortillas, all smothered in rich enchilada sauce, this dish delivers a perfect blend of comfort and excitement. Ideal for cozy family dinners or lively gatherings, these enchiladas are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests with their mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook chicken in a saucepan with olive oil over medium heat until cooked through (10-12 minutes per side). Shred once cooled.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with cream cheese, diced jalapeños, and half the cheddar cheese.
- Fill each tortilla with the mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot with toppings like sour cream or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg