Description
Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Sauce are a delicious fusion of spicy jalapeños, tender shredded chicken, melty cheeses, and a rich, creamy sauce. This comforting yet exciting dish is easy to prepare, perfect for family dinners or gatherings, delivering layers of creamy, cheesy, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast or thighs
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, diced (adjust to taste)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Enchiladas
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Garnish
- Chopped cilantro or sliced green onions
- Sour cream dollop
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: Cook the chicken fully until tender, then shred it finely using two forks. Combine the shredded chicken with diced fresh jalapeños, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese, mixing well until you have a creamy, spicy filling.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken filling onto each tortilla, then roll them up tightly. Place rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the top, and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over everything.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the enchiladas for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese topping is bubbly and golden. Remove from the oven and let rest a few minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
- Remove seeds from jalapeños to reduce heat without losing flavor.
- Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Don’t overfill tortillas for easier rolling and fewer spills.
- Let enchiladas rest a few minutes after baking to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Popper, Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, Creamy Sauce, Spicy Chicken Enchiladas, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Mexican-inspired