Description
Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, jalapeños, bacon, and gooey cheese wrapped in tortillas and baked with a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded chicken
8 flour tortillas
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
2 fresh jalapeños, diced
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (reserve some for topping)
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, tomatoes, and green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar, 1 cup Monterey Jack, diced jalapeños, and half the bacon.
3. Spoon filling into tortillas, roll, and place seam-side down in dish.
4. In saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened.
5. Stir in ½ cup cheddar and ½ cup Monterey Jack. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour sauce over enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
7. Bake 25 minutes until bubbly.
Garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, and green onions.
Notes
Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder dish or leave them for extra spice.
Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting.
Assemble ahead and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Tex-Mex
Keywords: jalapeno popper enchiladas, cheesy chicken enchiladas, spicy tex mex dinner, bacon jalapeno chicken casserole