Description
These enchiladas feature a silky white sauce that keeps the filling juicy and warm, perfect for busy weeknights or slow Sunday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mild cheddar
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- Fresh lime juice (1 tsp) or to taste
- 8 flour tortillas (6–8 inch), warmed
- 1/2 cup extra shredded cheese for topping
- Chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for garnish
- Cooking spray or a little oil for the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Warm tortillas in a damp towel in the microwave for 30–40 seconds.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and chicken broth, cooking until thickened (about 4–5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, cumin, lime juice, and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, diced onion, green chiles, minced garlic, and 1/2 cup of the sauce.
- Spoon filling into warmed tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until bubbly and cheese is lightly browned. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. For heat, add a pinch of cayenne.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg