Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups
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4.5
Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups
Description
The Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups blend soft cream cheese and shredded Mexican cheese with shredded rotisserie chicken, diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic, and fresh herbs. The taco seasoning adds a warm spice note that complements the creamy filling. Flour tortillas act as a sturdy wrapper, rolled tightly with about half a cup of filling each. Chilling the roll-ups for at least 30 minutes firms them for clean slicing into half-inch rounds without crushing.
The resulting roll ups have a creamy texture contrasted by the slight firmness of the tortillas and a mild spicy flavor from the seasoning and diced green chilies. They can be enjoyed as a finger food or light meal, served cold or at room temperature. Their compact size makes them practical for portion control and sharing.
These roll ups benefit from refrigeration prior to serving, which makes slicing easier and helps the flavors meld. Use a serrated knife to avoid compressing the roll. The recipe uses standard grocery ingredients and rotisserie chicken, making it approachable for home cooks.
Ingredients
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 /2 cups Mexican cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning Old El Paso brand
- 2 cups chicken rotisserie chicken works well, shredded
- 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies drained well
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 4 green onion sliced
- 1/2 /2 cup cilantro chopped
- 8 tortillas burrito sized
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients (except tortillas) until well blended.
- Spread about ½ cup of the mixture over the entire surface of a tortilla. Roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes. Also, if you chill longer they will be easier to cut.
- Slice into 1/2 inch slices with a serrated knife to prevent crushing and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 80rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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