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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

These Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are creamy, delicious and baked to perfection. Enchiladas can be enjoyed anytime with your favorite toppings!  
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 Enchiladas
Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 flour tortillas (6 to 8 inch) you can also use corn
  • 2 cups chicken breasts cooked and shredded (approximately 1 pound)
  • 8 ounces green chiles, diced canned works fine
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 to 2 jalapenos diced fine optional
  • 2 cups four-blend Mexican cheese or any variety divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter or butter substitute
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream light or regular
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 pan.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add one cup of shredded cheese to shredded chicken and mix well.
  • Roll up chicken and cheese in tortillas and place in pan.

TO MAKE GREEN CHILE SAUCE

  • Heat butter in a sauce pan over medium heat, then add flour.
  • Add broth, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder and whisk until smooth.
  • Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in diced green chiles, jalapeno, and sour cream. Do not bring your sauce to a boil, you don't want curdled sour cream.
  • Continue to whisk until you have a creamy sauce.
  • Pour sauce over enchiladas then top with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake for approximately 15 to 18 minutes (or until cheese is melted).
  • To get that nice sizzle on top: turn your oven on broil and bake enchiladas for three additional minutes to brown your cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy with a side of rice, lettuce and tomatoes.

Notes

Swaps and substitutions: 
  • I've used light sour cream. Just as good.
  • Queso, Asadero, and Oaxaca cheese are other great cheeses that I've used that melt beautifully!  
  • Feel free to make this meatless, by subbing with plant-based ground beef. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal
Keyword Easy Recipes
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