Description

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful choice for family dinners or gatherings, offering a rich, comforting dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This quick recipe features tender chicken enveloped in soft flour tortillas, all smothered in a luscious creamy sauce made with sour cream and green chiles.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 flour tortillas
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
4-ounce can diced green chiles (undrained)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheese, and seasonings together.
Fill each tortilla with the mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth. Stir in sour cream and chiles until smooth but do not boil.
Pour sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle with additional cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 790mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing different cheeses or incorporating vegetables like spinach or bell peppers into the filling. If making ahead of time, assemble the enchiladas and store them covered in the refrigerator before baking.