Description
These creamy, cheesy chicken enchiladas are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for family meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 8 medium Flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) Green chilies, drained
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the cooked shredded chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Fill tortillas with the chicken filling, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in the flour, cooking for about a minute.
- Whisk in the chicken broth gradually, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the sour cream and green chilies until well combined.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the rolled tortillas, covering them completely.
- Sprinkle the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the sauce.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
Serve hot with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or sour cream. Pairs well with rice or a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken enchiladas, creamy enchiladas, cheesy enchiladas, family meal, Mexican recipe