Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses
Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses balances tender chicken and spinach with a lush ricotta-sour cream filling, all wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in tangy enchilada sauce. A bubbly Monterey Jack and mozzarella topping adds rich, stretchy melt and a golden finish. Serve this comforting bake for a family dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering when you want something cozy and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the green onions and garlic in the butter until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Stir the chicken, spinach, chili powder, black pepper, and salt into the green onion mixture and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Mix the ricotta cheese, sour cream, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese into the chicken mixture until well combined. Reserve the remaining Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses for topping.
- 3
Place the tortillas in a plastic bag, seal the bag, and microwave on high until warm and pliable, 30 to 45 seconds. Spoon about 3/4 cup of the chicken filling in a line down the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas around the filling and place them seam side down in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 4
Pour the enchilada sauce over the filled enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is bubbling and the cheese topping is browned at the edges, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 1073.34 kcal High
- Protein 80.67 g Good Source
- Carbs 55.91 g Moderate
- Total Fat 58.05 g High
- Saturated Fat 35.64 g High
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High
- Cholesterol 334.22 mg High
- Sodium 2874.65 mg High
- Fiber 5.37 g Moderate
- Sugar 15.91 g High
- Added Sugar 5.1 g Moderate
- Calcium 1060.52 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.22 mg Moderate
- Potassium 908.51 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 823.81 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 2.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.4 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 5, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chili Powder, and Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 1073.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chili Powder, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Enchilada Sauce. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1073.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
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