Louisiana Cajun Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 6

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced or shredded
• 1 tablespoon Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to spice level)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (Cajun “holy trinity”)
• 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce (red or spicy red)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce (optional, for extra spice)
• Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)

👩🏽‍🍳 Directions

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Chicken:
   In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with Tony Chachere’s, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the Veggies:
   In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Make the Creamy Sauce:
   Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then add sour cream and half the enchilada sauce. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Mix in half of the shredded cheese and a dash of hot sauce if desired.
5. Combine Chicken & Sauce:
   Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well with the sauce. Remove from heat.
6. Assemble the Enchiladas:
   Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
7. Top & Bake:
   Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeseevenly.
8. Bake:
   Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish & Serve:
   Sprinkle with fresh parsley or green onions before serving. Enjoy with dirty rice, cornbread, or a side of Creole slaw.

🌶️ Chef’s Tip:

For extra Cajun flavor, add andouille sausage slices to the chicken mixture or swap in smoked chicken. Want it creamier? Mix in a bit of cream cheese with the sour cream base.