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Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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These Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are a creamy, spicy, and flavorful dish that combines shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and diced jalapeños wrapped in tortillas, baked in a luscious sour cream-based sauce topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect for a comforting dinner with a spicy kick.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 enchiladas (serves 4-6)

Ingredients

Enchiladas

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Sauce

  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for added heat)

Other

  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Chicken Filling. In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt to create a creamy, flavorful filling.
  3. Assemble Enchiladas. Fill each flour tortilla with a generous portion of the chicken mixture, roll them tightly, and arrange seam-side down in the prepared baking dish to keep them intact during baking.
  4. Make the Sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the chicken broth and flour until smooth and free of lumps. Stir in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and chili powder if using, and cook while stirring until the sauce thickens slightly to a creamy consistency.
  5. Pour Sauce and Add Cheese. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the arranged enchiladas in the baking dish. Then sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top for a cheesy finish.
  6. Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden at the edges.
  7. Serve. Allow the enchiladas to cool for a few minutes before serving to let the sauce set slightly and maximize flavor.

Notes

  • For an extra spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños on top of the enchiladas before baking.
  • Using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream reduces fat and adds protein.
  • Feel free to substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free alternative.
  • If you like, garnish with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime before serving.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

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