Recipe Name Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Submitted by Guest
Recipe Description This recipe uses cream cheese as an ingredient in the chicken filling. Our family loves this recipe and requests it often.
Quantity 6 Quantity Unit Enchiladas
Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 45
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1/2
cup, choppedOnion, chopped
1
clovegarlic cloves, minced
1
tablespoonoil, vegetable
2
thighs, bone and skin removedchicken, cooked and chopped
2
thighs, bone and skin removed1 C chicken, cooked and chopped
4
tablespoonschiles, green, chopped
1/4
cupchicken broth or stock
2
teaspoonschili powder
1
teaspoonSpices, ground cumin
4
ouncescream cheese, softened
6
tortillas, medium (approx 6" dia)Tortillas, Carb healthy
4
Usda default (100 gm - 4 oz)Velvetta cheese
3
tablespoonsmilk
1/2
cup, chopped or slicedTomatoes
1/2
cup, chopped or slicedTomatoes
Steps
Sequence Step
1Sautee onion and garlic in oil until tender.
2Stir in chicken, chilies, broth and seasonings. Cook for several mintues until heated through and cream cheese is melted.
3Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla; roll up. Place seamside down in a 11 x 7 baking dish. Bake covered in a 350 oven for 10 minutes.
4Microwave Velveeta cheese, milk, and tomato in medium microwave-safe bowl on high power 2 to 3 miuntes or until chees is melted, stirring after each minute.
5Pour sauce over torillas and bake an additional 10 minutes.
6Garnish with additional tomatos before serving.