Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Christine Taylor, Greenfield, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Dec. 20, 2022

This Southwestern favorite relies on the microwave to make fast work out of dinner. Easy and mild, they're perfect for the whole family. -Christine Taylor of Greenfield, Wisconsin

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Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas

Yield:3 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed and chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
  • 4 ounces Velveeta, cubed
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh tomato, divided
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
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Directions

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine onion and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until onion is tender, stirring twice. Stir in the chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, broth, chili powder and cumin. Cover and microwave on high for 45-90 seconds or until cream cheese is melted, stirring twice.
  2. Spoon about 1/3 cup down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in an ungreased microwave-safe 8-in. square dish.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the Velveeta, 1/4 cup tomato and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until cheese is melted, stirring twice; drizzle over enchiladas. Top with remaining tomato. Microwave enchiladas, uncovered, on high for 45-90 seconds or until heated through.
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