Cream Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

Enchiladas are a go-to dinner in my household! We all love them, and there are so many ways to change up the flavors and ingredients. Some of our favorites are these 30-minute white chicken enchiladas, healthy skinny chicken enchiladas, or flavorful pork enchiladas.

Cream Cheese Enchiladas

Out of all of our enchilada recipes, these cream cheese enchiladas have become the most requested! This meal is so incredibly delicious with the creamy and flavorful filling made with cream cheese, shredded cheese, green chilies, chicken, and flavorings and plenty of cheese on top. Picky eater approved! They come together so easily too. You’ll need a little time to prep and bake this, dish but it’s so worth it in the end. If you’re looking for comforting Mexican food, this is your recipe. These check all the boxes for being absolutely incredible in every possible way. You have to give these cream cheese enchiladas a try ASAP!

Ingredients Needed

To make the best enchiladas, you need plenty of cheese, seasonings and enchilada sauce, of course! We’re also adding chicken to make them extra hearty. You’re going to love these! This recipe is Picky Eater Approved!

Cream Cheese: A unique ingredient for enchiladas, but after one bite you’ll be kicking yourself for not trying it sooner! Green Chiles: You can buy these cans in mild, medium, or hot. Make sure to pick what level of heat you prefer! Shredded Cheese: This recipe uses both Mexican blend shredded cheese and colby jack shredded cheese for major cheesiness and lots of great flavor! Seasonings: A simple mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin for the most delicious flavor. Lime Juice: Use fresh lime juice for bright, fresh flavor. Chicken: Any shredded cooked chicken works. You can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. Green Enchilada Sauce: We like green enchilada sauce best with these enchiladas, however you can use red enchilada sauce, if preferred. Tortillas: I like to use my homemade flour tortillas, but store-bought work great too!

How to Make Cream Cheese Enchiladas

This cream cheese enchilada recipe comes together in just 20 minutes prep time and is super easy! Just get ready because they’re so delicious, they won’t last long!

Mexican Rice

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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

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Homemade Refried Beans

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Guacamole

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In the Refrigerator: Once your enchiladas have cooled then cover them tightly with plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container and put them in your fridge. The leftovers will keep for up to 3 days. Reheat Enchiladas: To avoid enchiladas that are soggy, reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees for 20–25 minutes, or until they’re warmed through. If preferred, you can also pop them in the microwave for a little over minute.