Description
Delightful comfort food enchiladas filled with creamy sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until it turns a light golden color.
- Gradually add the chicken broth while whisking until smooth.
- Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the sour cream, diced green chilies, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a baking dish, spread a small amount of sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Fill each tortilla with a portion of shredded chicken and cheese, then roll them up, placing them seam side down in the dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the enchiladas are bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot, letting the guests serve themselves or plating up individual portions.
Notes
For an appealing presentation, garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions. Pair with Mexican rice or a salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg