Description
These Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas bring together the spicy, creamy essence of jalapeño poppers with the heartiness of a baked enchilada dish. Filled with shredded chicken, bacon, cream cheese, and gooey melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, each bite delivers bold flavor and irresistible comfort.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 jalapeños, diced (fresh or jarred)
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
8 flour tortillas
¾ cup heavy cream or sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Fresh jalapeño slices (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, diced jalapeños, bacon, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until fully combined.
3. Spoon the filling evenly down the center of each tortilla, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
4. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then whisk in the cream or sour cream. Heat until just slightly thickened.
5. Pour the warm cream sauce over the enchiladas in the baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the top.
7. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro and fresh jalapeño slices if desired.
Notes
Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
Don’t overfill the tortillas to avoid breakage or overflow when baking.
For a smoky depth, try smoked cheddar or add a pinch of chipotle powder to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg