Chicken Enchilada Balls

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 14

Delicious Chicken Enchilada Balls Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

408

Sugar

Fat

28g

Chicken enchilada balls are a fun twist on traditional enchiladas. They are bite-sized and perfect for sharing with friends and family. These balls are savory and cheesy with a hint of spice from the green chilies and enchilada mix. They are perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a game day snack. Best of all, they are easy to make and can be made ahead of time.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, cream cheese, Monterey jack pepper cheese, sour cream, chopped green chilies and enchilada mix.
3.	Use your hands to form the mixture into golf-sized balls.
4.	Roll the balls in bread crumbs until coated.
5.	Place the balls on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

PROS

These chicken enchilada balls are a delicious and savory appetizer that are perfect for parties or game day.

They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time.

They also freeze well if you want to make a large batch.

CONS

These balls are high in sodium due to the enchilada mix and cheeses used in this recipe.

They are also quite calorie-dense due to the cream cheese and bread crumbs.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These chicken enchilada balls are a good source of protein due to the ground chicken used in this recipe.
They also contain calcium and vitamin D from the cheese used.

	1 lb ground chicken
	4 ounces cream cheese , softened
	1/2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese , shredded
	1/2 cup sour cream
	1 can of chopped green chilies
	1 package of dry dry enchilada mix
	1 cup breadcrumbs