Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas feature tender chicken and onions tucked into soft tortillas with a creamy, lightly spiced filling, then baked until the cheddar melts into the tangy taco and tomato sauces. The balance of chili powder warmth, oregano, and parsley gives comforting depth without overwhelming heat. It’s a crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 13
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Move the chicken to a cutting board and cut it into cubes. Return the chicken to the skillet.
- 3
Add the onion, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, parsley, oregano, and black pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese melts. Stir in the tomato sauce, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, and salt. Add water if needed.
- 4
Spoon the chicken mixture into the tortillas and roll them into enchiladas. Place the enchiladas, seam-side down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 5
Top with taco sauce and the remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
- 6
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving.
- 7
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 579.44 kcal High 29%
- Protein 40.9 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 42.18 g 15%
- Total Fat 26.26 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 12.33 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 128.03 mg High 43%
- Sodium 1174.6 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 3.16 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 7.65 g --
- Added Sugars 1.72 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 459.87 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 3.51 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 377.97 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 40.47 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 13.07 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Diced Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 579.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Dried Oregano. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 579.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas healthy?
- Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 579.44 calories and 40.9 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1174.6 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.33 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, 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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