Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
A spicy, creamy fusion of jalapeño poppers and classic chicken enchiladas, featuring a velvety cream cheese filling and melty cheddar topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 fresh jalapeños, seeded and diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
15 oz green enchilada sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
10 flour tortillas
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix chicken, cream cheese, jalapeños, 1 cup cheddar, and spices.
3. Spread a little sauce in a 9×13 dish.
4. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll up, and place in dish.
5. Whisk remaining sauce with sour cream and pour over enchiladas.
6. Top with remaining cheeses.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
To reduce heat, remove all jalapeño seeds.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Can be assembled 24 hours in advance.