The Ultimate Chicken Enchiladas: Mouthwatering Creamy Green Chile

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil, or more as needed

  • 12corn tortillas

  • 3cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves, shredded

  • 12ouncesshredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

  • ¾cupminced onion

  • ¼cupbutter

  • ¼cupall-purpose flour

  • 2cupschicken broth

  • 1cupsour cream

  • 1(4 ounce) canchopped green chiles, drained

  • ½cupchopped green onions

  • ½cupchopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas (one at a time) for 5 seconds on each side to soften and make them pliable. Add more oil to the pan as needed.

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  4. Drain between layers of paper towel and keep warm.

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  5. Divide chicken, 10 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, and onion among 12 tortillas.

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  6. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.

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  7. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to boil. Slowly add chicken broth, stirring with a whisk until thickened. Mix in sour cream and green chiles, stirring occasionally. Heat thoroughly but do not boil.

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  8. Pour mixture over enchiladas.

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  9. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and bake for 5 more minutes.

  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories798
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
52g
67%
Saturated Fat
25g
123%
Cholesterol
172mg
57%
Sodium
1081mg
47%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
12%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
50g
100%
Vitamin C
17mg
19%
Calcium
542mg
42%
Iron
3mg
15%
Potassium
511mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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