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Aunt Shirley’s Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

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Rich, cheesy, and indulgent creamy chicken enchiladas made with tender seasoned chicken, pepper jack cheese, and heavy cream for the ultimate comfort-food casserole.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10 enchiladas

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips

2 tsp Lawry’s seasoned salt

1 tbsp steak seasoning

Olive oil, for cooking

2 lbs Pepper Jack cheese, shredded and divided

1012 flour tortillas

2 cups heavy whipping cream (1 pint)

Tomatoes, for garnish

Red onion, for garnish

Jalapeño, for garnish

Avocado, for garnish

Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. Mix seasoned salt and steak seasoning in a small bowl.
  3. Pat chicken dry and rub with the seasoning mixture.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook chicken in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until browned; transfer to a plate.
  5. Shred pepper jack cheese, reserving 2 cups for topping.
  6. Assemble enchiladas by placing chicken and a handful of cheese in each tortilla, rolling tightly, and placing seam-side-down in the dish.
  7. Pour heavy cream evenly over the tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
  8. Spray a sheet of foil with nonstick spray and cover the dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
  10. Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, avocado, and cilantro.

Notes

Add sautéed onions or green chiles for extra flavor.

Swap some pepper jack for Monterey Jack for a milder version.

Low-carb or whole wheat tortillas also work well.

Sprinkle smoked paprika on top for added warmth.

Store leftovers up to 3 days and reheat at 325°F.

  • Author: Chloe Mae
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-Mexican
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg