Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are so easy to make and perfect for any occasion! You won’t be able to resist the butter or cheese in these.
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
It probably is no surprise to my blog readers that I typically have about 8 pounds of butter in my freezer at any given time. And come the holidays, that number can double or even triple. What you may not know, though, is that I’m a loyal Land O Lakesยฎ customer.
I’ve tried generic brands, but my cookies turn out puffier when I use the real deal. You should see my grocery cart when there’s a sale!
So imagine my excitement when a new product arrived on the shelves from Land O Lakesยฎ Sautรฉ Expressยฎ Sautรฉ Starter, a combination of butter, olive oil and seasonings that help get dinner on the table lickety-split. I chose the Garlic and Herb variety to use in my Creamy Chicken Enchiladas…which eliminated a couple steps in my recipe.
Easy Enchilada Recipe
Who doesn’t love shortcuts on a busy night? It makes this Creamy Chicken Enchiladas recipe a breeze! The butter adds that irreplaceable taste and the olive oil increases the smoking point…which lets you cook at a slightly higher heat than with just butter alone. I sauteed thinly sliced onions in the Sautรฉ Expressยฎ Sautรฉ Starter, then added chopped chicken, cream cheese and diced roasted red bell pepper and the filling was ready to go.
I rolled the mixture into flour tortillas, placed them in a 9 x 13 pan, topped with green enchilada sauce and cheese. 20 minutes later, there was an amazing aroma wafting through the house. The temps had been falling all day…and were predicted to plummet to a whopping 2ยบ by daybreak. This Creamy Chicken Enchiladas recipe is a cheesy, delicious entree and was perfect for this bitterly cold night. It was seriously one of the best dinners I’ve made in months.
Land O’ Lakes
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You may need these supplies to make the creamy chicken enchiladas recipe:
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy chicken enchiladas with roasted peppers, green enchilada sauce, cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect family meal!
Ingredients
- 2 small onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken (can use rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 6 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 2 squares Sautรฉ Expressยฎ Sautรฉ Starter, Garlic and Herb (or 2 tablespoons butter plus dried herbs/garlic powder as desired)
- 1 package flour tortillas
- 28 ounce can green enchilada sauce
- 8 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese
- salt, optional (I did not use)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º. Grease 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large frying pan, cook onions in Sauté Express® Sauté Starter over medium heat,stirring frequently, till onions are slightly browned and tender. Remove from heat and add chicken, red bell peppers, and cream cheese. Carefully stir till cream cheese is incorporated. Check for seasoning and add salt if needed.
- Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spoon about 1/3 cup of filling down the center of each tortilla and roll. Set enchiladas, seam-side down in the pan. Continue until pan is full. Cover with remaining sauce and top with grated cheese. Sprinkle with some minced red peppers to garnish if desired. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 433Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1279mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 24g
50 Comments on “Creamy Chicken Enchiladas”
I love that these enchiladas are creamy… YUM! This looks like a great new product too. ๐
I am glad you posted this recipe. I was searching for this recipe but didn’t decide to one. Yours looks perfect.
Mmm, you enchiladas look so delicious! My teenager is craving Mexican food, have to make him some. ๐
That dish looks amazing. I just might have to try it!
mmm..those look amazing Liz! Love the recipe!
Back in the day, TGIFridays used to have a chicken enchilada that I thought was so delicious. These remind me a bit of them. I haven’t thought about that dish in years! ๐ This sauce does sound like a time saver!
I actually had a craving for chicken enchiladas the other day. And it is not something part of my dish repertoire. A sign I have to make it. I guess I need to get myself some butter. I have hardly experimented as much as you in butter ๐
We’ve been making our own butter lately, but still use some supermarket butter in baking. We’re lucky in that our local grocery has its own brand of butter that’s pretty good. Although when in doubt, it’s usually Land of Lakes for us, too. Anyway, interesting post – thanks.
That looks like a great enchilada recipe! Will have to test it out with corn tortillas one night soon.
I too have ridiculous amounts of butter, sugar and flour at all times. Iยดve never made enchiladas now that I think of it. I should remedy that soon! They look very flavorful and creamy, and I love using rotisserie chicken!
look really yumm!!
Those look so good, amazing!!
Liz, what would you recommend for substitutions to the Land O Lakes? A combination of butter and dried herbs? Which herbs would you recommend for this? I ask because we can’t get Land O Lakes in Canada…although I am a very loyal Land O Lakes customer when we visit the US. ๐ Thanks, Liz!
2 tablespoons of butter plus a clove of minced garlic would be a good substitute, Julie.
Can’t wait to try this recipe. I love enchiladas
Your enchiladas look very delicious my friend ๐
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Oh I really wish we had those products here! I always have loads of butter in my fridge to but I would love some of those saute starters!
Oh well I will just have to make your recipe the old fashioned way ๐
… just quickly, what is green enchilada sauce?
I love enchiladas, these look incredible!
It looks and sounds delicious. Your presentation is always fantastic, Liz ๐
Mmmm….I love enchiladas!
These look great, Liz! We are going to make these in the Test Kitchen tomorrow. I don’t have the starter on hand this time, though. How much butter should I use to saute the herbs? Thanks!
Kim, about 2 tablespoons…plus add a little garlic ๐