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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 60 / 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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- 23
- Heart Health
- 31
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 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 54%
- Protein 80.67 g Good Source 161%
- Carbohydrate 55.91 g 20%
- Total Fat 58.05 g High 74%
- Saturated Fat 35.64 g High 178%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 334.22 mg High 111%
- Sodium 2874.65 mg High 125%
- Dietary Fiber 5.37 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 15.91 g --
- Added Sugars 5.1 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 998.98 mg Good Source 77%
- Iron 3.22 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 908.51 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 295.7 mcg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin C 2.35 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.34 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
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.
- Is Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses healthy?
- Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Creamy Cheeses has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 1073.34 calories and 80.67 g of protein, or 161% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2874.65 mg (125% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 35.64 g (178% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.1 g (10% 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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