Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor, these Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and just the right kick of jalapeño heat, this easy dinner idea is perfect for busy weeknights, family meals, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 jalapeños, finely diced and seeded
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, sliced
8 medium flour tortillas
1½ cups enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook and shred the chicken.
2. Cook bacon until crispy and crumble.
3. Sauté jalapeños and garlic in olive oil.
4. Mix chicken, cream cheese, cheeses, bacon, jalapeños, garlic, green onions, and seasoning.
5. Warm tortillas until pliable.
6. Fill tortillas, roll, and place in baking dish.
7. Cover with enchilada sauce and extra cheese.
8. Bake until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Soften cream cheese completely before mixing.
Adjust jalapeño heat to your preference.
Cover with foil initially for extra moisture, then uncover to brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg