Description
Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas combine tender sautéed shrimp with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and green chiles, all wrapped in warm tortillas and baked to bubbly perfection for a comforting and flavorful Mexican-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Filling
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz canned green chiles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (half for filling)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Additional Ingredients
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (remaining half for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Sauté Shrimp: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp seasoned with garlic powder and onion powder. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, canned green chiles, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and the sautéed shrimp. Mix everything well to create a creamy filling.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Lightly spread a thin layer of chicken broth on the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the shrimp mixture, then roll them up tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Make Sauce and Top: Whisk the remaining cream cheese with the remaining chicken broth until smooth to form a sauce. Pour this evenly over the enchiladas, then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.
Notes
- You can use either corn or flour tortillas based on preference.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- Low-sodium chicken broth helps control the salt level.
- Allow the enchiladas to rest for a few minutes after baking for easier serving.
- Substitute cheddar with Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese for variation.