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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Sauce

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Sauce

Creamy, cheesy, and absolutely comforting, these Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Sauce are stuffed with tender shredded chicken and smothered in a rich homemade sour cream sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or cozy gathering.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups shredded chicken (cooked)
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in sour cream, green chilies, and seasonings.
  5. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  6. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.
  8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas before filling to prevent tearing.
  • Shred cheese fresh for better melting.
  • Add lime juice to sauce for extra brightness.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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