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Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Tender chicken, bacon, and cream cheese rolled in tortillas and smothered in a rich white sauce and melted cheddar, topped with fresh tomatoes and cilantro.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican-American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 0.25 cup diced jalapeños fresh or canned
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
Enchiladas & Sauce
  • 8 flour tortillas 8-inch size
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup sour cream for sauce
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, for topping
Garnish
  • 0.5 cup diced tomatoes fresh
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Fold in chicken, bacon, jalapeños, 1 cup cheddar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Spoon filling into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth and simmering. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and sour cream.
  5. Pour the white sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Top with remaining 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

To control the heat, remove the seeds and membranes from fresh jalapeños before dicing. Can be assembled a day in advance and baked right before dinner.