Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas feature tender chicken tucked into soft tortillas with mild green chiles and plenty of melted Cheddar. A tangy blend of sour cream and cream of chicken soup keeps every bite rich and comforting, while enchilada sauce adds gentle heat and depth. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a potluck where you want a satisfying, crowd-pleasing bake.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in a large pot and add enough water to cover.
- 2
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Remove from the pot and let sit until cool enough to handle; shred the chicken with two forks.
- 5
Combine the sour cream, condensed soup, and chili powder in a saucepan.
- 6
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
- 7
At the same time, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 8
Add the onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Add the shredded chicken, water, 1/2 of the green onions, green chiles, and taco seasoning; simmer for 10 minutes.
- 10
Stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for 10 more minutes.
- 11
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 12
Stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken.
- 13
Spread the remaining soup mixture over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 14
Fill each tortilla with 1/5 of the chicken mixture and about 5 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.
- 15
Roll the tortillas around the filling and place the enchiladas, seam-side down, in the baking dish.
- 16
Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar, remaining green onions, and olives.
- 17
Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 721.63 kcal High 36%
- Protein 43.57 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 41.56 g 15%
- Total Fat 41.95 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 21.11 g High 106%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 187.47 mg High 62%
- Sodium 2077.66 mg High 90%
- Dietary Fiber 3.24 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.44 g --
- Added Sugars 2.5 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 623.93 mg Good Source 48%
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 524.97 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 82.81 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 4.64 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.44 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chili Powder, Cream of Chicken Soup, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 721.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chili Powder, Cream of Chicken Soup, Diced Green Chiles, Enchilada Sauce. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 721.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 17 steps.
- Is Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas healthy?
- Angela's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 721.63 calories and 43.57 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2077.66 mg (90% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 21.11 g (106% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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