Ingredients
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
– 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mozzarella or Pepper Jack for spice)
– Salt to taste
– Pepper to taste
– Adobo seasoning to taste
– 10 taco-sized flour tortillas (corn tortillas can be substituted if warmed before rolling)
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup sour cream
– 4-ounce can of diced green chiles (with liquid)
– 1 cup additional shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or similar)
Instructions
1-Preheat and Prep: Set oven to 350ยฐF. Spray a 9ร13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Gather all ingredients.
2-Make the Creamy Sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, stirring for 1 minute. Gradually add 2 cups chicken broth, whisking until smooth and thickened. Stir in 1 cup sour cream and the 4-ounce can of diced green chiles (with liquid). Remove from heat.
3-Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, salt, pepper, and Adobo seasoning to taste. Mix well.
4-Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon chicken mixture evenly into each of the 10 taco-sized flour tortillas. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish, fitting them snugly.
5-Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle 1 cup additional shredded cheese on top.
6-Bake: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly. For extra appeal, broil 1 to 2 minutes to brown the top.
7-Serve: Let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm with sides like salad, Mexican rice, or beans.
Last Step:
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๐ถ Adjust seasoning or omit green chiles for a milder flavor.
๐ฅ Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or cream cheese for variations.
โ Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen uncooked for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Baking time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 502
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 1044 mg
- Fat: 31 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
