My mom first made this cheesy, chicken baked enchilada dish for us when our extended family was together at the beach years ago- it is great for serving a crowd! To save time, you can use a rotisserie chicken (or 2) – it is a great shortcut for saving time and effort when you need it!
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 oz. cream cheese softened
- 3 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken breasts
- 1 pkg. Monterey jack or Mexican Blend (shredded) cheese
- 2 cups half and half
- 8 flour tortillas (8 in.)
Instructions
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Melt butter and sauté onions
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Stir in cream cheese and chicken
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Spray casserole dish
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Spoon 3 heaping Tbs. chicken mixture in tortillas
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Roll and place in dish
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Sprinkle with cheese
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Drizzle with half and half
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Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 45 minutes covered
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Uncover, add cheese, and then bake for 10 more minutes or until lightly browned
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Cut into serving pieces and enjoy!
Cheers,
Lydia xo