Description
A comforting dish featuring shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 medium flour tortillas
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup diced green chiles (canned or fresh)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons butter (for white sauce)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for roux)
- 2 cups chicken broth (for white sauce)
- 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the White Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a smooth, light golden paste. Gradually add the chicken broth while whisking until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in sour cream, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, onion, green chiles, cilantro, and 1 cup of cheese. Mix well.
- Fill the Tortillas: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread a thin layer of white sauce at the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish. Fill each tortilla with about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture, roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour Sauce & Bake: Pour remaining white sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For an even creamier sauce, add a splash of cream or cream cheese. Use fresh cilantro for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 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: enchiladas, chicken, creamy, comfort food, easy dinner, Mexican cuisine