Whit's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Whit's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are rich and velvety, with tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and a luscious blend of cream cheese and Monterey Jack. Mild green chiles and a touch of jalapeño add warmth without overpowering the mellow, cheesy sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a comforting weekend bake that satisfies everyone at the table.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Whit's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 6
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken breast halves in a saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from the water and let cool.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove the chicken meat from the breasts and discard the skin and bones. Set aside.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green chilies, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook and stir for a few minutes until fragrant, then stir in the cream cheese and half of the Monterey Jack. As the cheese starts to melt, gradually stir in the water. Chop the chicken meat and stir it into the skillet. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Spoon the chicken mixture into tortillas and roll them up. Place the rolls seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the top, then pour cream over everything.
- 5
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the enchiladas are golden brown on top.
- Calories 1440.83 kcal High 72%
- Protein 203.53 g Good Source 407%
- Carbohydrate 31.57 g 11%
- Total Fat 55.36 g High 71%
- Saturated Fat 18.18 g High 91%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 716.79 mg High 239%
- Sodium 2452.73 mg High 107%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.01 g --
- Added Sugars 1.64 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 425.1 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 2.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 175.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 114.54 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 4.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Whit's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cream Cheese, Diced Green Chiles, Flour Tortilla, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 1440.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Whit's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream Cheese, Diced Green Chiles, Flour Tortilla, Heavy Cream, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Whit's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1440.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Whit's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Whit's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas healthy?
- Whit's Creamy Chicken Enchiladas has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 1440.83 calories and 203.53 g of protein, or 407% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2452.73 mg (107% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.18 g (91% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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