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Chicken Enchiladas

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  • 3 whole chicken breast halves on bone with skin OR 1 pre-made rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 package (8-oz) Kraft Philadelphia Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 4 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 small can diced mild green chili peppers
  • 1 tbsp chipotle chili pepper, chili powder or cumin (whichever you have)
  • 10-12 soft taco or fajita size flour tortillas
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 can mild enchilada sauce (red or green)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan skin side up. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 35-40 minutes, until cooked through.
  • 2
    Cool chicken and take off the skin. Remove meat from bones and shred with a fork. (Or if using supermarket rotisserie chicken, remove skin from chicken and meat from bones. Tear or slice into approximately 2 inch strips.)
  • 3
    Place chicken in bowl with cream cheese, onions, chilies and spice. Stir to combine.
  • 4
    Spray a casserole dish or disposable foil baking pan thoroughly with cooking spray. Pour one-third of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the pan.
  • 5
    Spoon 2 tablespoons of chicken filling into each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam side down in baking dish. Cover with remaining enchilada sauce and then top with cheese. Cover with foil.
  • 6
    If making ahead, refrigerate until 40 minutes before you'd like to serve. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (if room temp) or 40 minutes (if chilled) covered with foil.
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