Description
Zesty chicken enchilada roll ups deliver Mexican-inspired comfort with creamy cheese and bold spices rolled into perfect handheld bites. Crisp tortillas wrap savory filling, promising a delightful flavor explosion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 5 burrito sized flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups (170 grams) shredded Mexican cheese or cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ounce (28 grams) packet of taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 10 ounces (283 grams) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), drained
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cups (30 grams) chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty filling by blending taco seasoning, shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, minced garlic, and green onions in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the prepared mixture evenly across each flour tortilla, ensuring complete surface coverage using a spatula.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly, maintaining a compact shape, and wrap individually in plastic wrap to preserve structure.
- Refrigerate the wrapped rolls for minimum 30 minutes, allowing them to firm and set completely.
- Extract chilled rolls from refrigerator and remove plastic wrap.
- Slice each roll into bite-sized segments approximately 1-inch thick, generating around 8 pieces per tortilla.
- Artfully arrange roll-ups on a serving platter, garnishing with fresh chopped cilantro for enhanced visual appeal.
- Present alongside complementary dipping options such as tangy salsa, creamy sour cream, zesty taco sauce, smooth guacamole, or freshly sliced avocado to elevate the culinary experience.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of taco seasoning or adding hot sauce for extra kick.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternatives for lighter or vegan options.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time and add more flavor to the filling.
- Prepare roll-ups in advance and store in the refrigerator for quick party appetizers or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg