I set this pan of enchiladas on my patio table, getting ready to take some photos of it. I walked back inside to get my camera and found this little thief:
She nabbed one right from the middle! She doesn’t even look guilty! Little stinker. Her shirt says, “The future” which is wildly appropriate I think.
How was your weekend? We spent Saturday in the Bay Area hanging out with our friend Sarah from Snixy Kitchen and her family. It was so fun. We went to a little local farm where you can bring your own celery and feed the cows, goats, sheep, and geese. These is something inherently entertaining about watching a cow eat celery nonstop. And also watching Valentine be terrified of a cow eating celery nonstop.
I’ve got another Aunt Shirley recipe for you today! (If you’re new, check out Famous Buttery Dinner Rolls or these Famous Creamy Mashed Potatoes.) These Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are pretty legendary as well. There’s a reason I always call her recipes famous…for these enchiladas, it’s probably because they have 2 pounds of cheese in them. I mean, you’re not going to forget a meal very quickly if it has that much cheese in addition to a pint of cream, right?? Something magical happens when you bake cheesy enchiladas in cream. It turns into this custardy goodness that is to die for. Can you see the custardy bits in the photo up there? SO good. The pepper jack cheese provides the perfect amount of heat: a little spicy but not overwhelming. If you are worried about it being too spicy, you can use half regular Monterey Jack and half pepper jack.
Yep. 2 pounds. you only live once…especially if you eat this.
Pre bake…post bake. Look at that brown edge!
I’m pretty sure I’m messing up the recipe by allowing all these fancy garnishes. Honestly, the enchiladas are so rich that I feel like the veggie garnishes provide good balance with the cheese. It will be good with garnishes or all buy itself! Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter One year ago: Chicken Salad with Mandarin Oranges Two years ago: Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Frittata Six years ago: Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies You will love these other recipes from my archives! Chicken Crepes with Jalapeno Cheese « this recipe is very similar to Shirley’s Enchiladas, except it’s made with homemade crepes. Y.U.M.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas « these are so good!
Cream Cheese Chicken Chili (Slow Cooker) « this is so easy to throw together!
More enchilada recipes you will love! Chicken Enchiladas in Creamy Avocado Sauce from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce from A Family Feast Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas from Well Plated Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas from Taste and Tell
