Description
Tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a creamy white sauce, topped with melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chilies, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix 1 cup of the sauce with the shredded chicken. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and roll up.
- Place enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.