Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups
Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups are a great Mexican appetizer recipe for parties! Easy to make ahead and easy to serve. These are filled with cream cheese, chicken, tomatoes, onions, and cheese.
CHICKEN ENCHILADA ROLL-UPS
There are just a few more days until the kids go back to school and I think we’re both ready for it.
They could eat the same thing every day but I’ve been brainstorming ways to keep their lunches more interesting.
These Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups passed the taste test and will most likely appear in their lunches next week (I froze some for later).
What I love about these is that they can totally be made ahead of time and they are great for parties because you can make a ton in about 15 minutes.
Start by flavoring your cream cheese with some Old El Paso taco seasoning.
Add a can ofdiced tomatoes and green chilies, some cilantro, chicken, cheese, and green onions.
Spread the mixture on a tortilla making sure to get to the very edges and roll it up tight.
At this point you can slice them up and serve or chill them until ready to serve and then slice them up.
OTHER ENCHILADA RECIPES
- One-Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet
- Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
- Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
- Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
- Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
- Beef Enchilada Dip
- Chorizo Breakfast Enchiladas
Common Questions about these Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups:
- Can I freeze them? Yes. These freeze great!
- Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes? Yes. Pico de Gallo would be great.
Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups
These Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups are a great appetizer recipe for parties! Easy to make ahead and easy to serve.
Ingredients
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 2 tablespoons Old El Paso taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded chicken, (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 8 burrito sized tortillas
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:
Yield: 80 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 61Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 151mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g
CHICKEN ENCHILADA ROLL UPS. I’m confused or and I missing something lol. Where’s the chicken in these roll ups and how is it prepares?
It’s the fourth ingredient. You can use rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken you have.
This recipe was simply devoured!!! Everyone loved it and kept asking for more. I made some tweaks to accommodate the ingredients I had (used already marinated chicken and skipped the taco spices + used mild salsa instead of tomatoes and chillis). Kept everything else as is and was delicious. Also tastes very fresh and light despite the cheeses. Would definitely repeat
So happy to hear that!
These are a staple in our house. Any idea how many calories per roll?
61 calories per roll. Of course that depends on the brands you use so for more accurate calories enter in your info in MyFitnessPal
I cam across this recipe and I’d like to make them with corn tortillas. I prefer corn to flour, but uncooked I am no sure. What do you think? I’ll refrigerate them and hope that will soften them enough.
Corn is just harder to roll. A lot harder.
Could you used canned chicken breasts?
Yes. Not ideal but can be used in a pinch.
Yes! I’ve made them the past few years for Christmas Eve, super bowls, etc. & that’s all I ever use. My family devours them! 😁
I’ve made these lots of times, and I think freshly cooked chicken is best. If you want to save time, a rotisserie chicken would probably work.