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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

A rich, comforting chicken enchilada dish baked in a velvety sour cream white sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 can green chiles 4 oz
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 salt & pepper to taste
White Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can green chiles 4 oz
Assembly
  • 10 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Mix chicken, cheese, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute. Add chicken broth gradually and whisk until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and chiles.
  5. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-down in dish.
  6. Pour sauce over enchiladas and top with cheese.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

For extra spice, use Pepper Jack cheese or add jalapeños.