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Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Rich and spicy enchiladas stuffed with cream cheese, chicken, bacon, and jalapeños, smothered in a white cream sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican-American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 4 whole jalapeños seeded and diced
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (half of total)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
Assembly & Sauce
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (for topping)
  • 0.5 cup fresh tomatoes diced, for garnish
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded chicken, diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, 1 cup cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Divide the filling evenly among the tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat, then stir in heavy cream and monterey jack cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Pour the cream sauce over the enchiladas. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with diced tomatoes and cilantro before serving.

Notes

To prevent soggy tortillas, you can lightly pan-fry the tortillas in a dash of oil for 10 seconds per side before rolling.