Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Sauce 🌶️🍗
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If you’re a fan of the bold, creamy, and slightly spicy flavors of jalapeño poppers but want to turn them into a comforting, cheesy enchilada dish, this recipe is for you! These Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas combine tender shredded chicken, gooey cream cheese, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños in a buttery tortilla, all topped with a velvety ranch-inspired sauce and baked to perfection. Perfect for game days, family dinners, or any occasion that calls for indulgence!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Loaded with Flavor : The combination of cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and jalapeños delivers a jalapeño popper-inspired punch.
Creamy Sauce : A rich, tangy sauce ties everything together.
Easy to Customize : Swap cheeses, add heat, or mix in veggies for variety.
One-Pot Meal : Bake everything in a single dish for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Filling:
1 lb cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled works great)
½ cup cream cheese , softened
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
4–6 jalapeños , diced (seeds removed for less heat)
4 strips cooked bacon , crumbled
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Sauce:
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup milk (whole milk recommended)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh)
Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
8–10 flour tortillas (8-inch), warmed
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (for topping)
Optional toppings : Chopped green onions, extra jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips, or bacon bits
