Description
A comforting and incredibly delicious dish featuring tender shredded chicken and gooey cheese, all smothered in a rich, homemade creamy sauce.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
10-12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend (for topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup sour cream, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Stir in 1 cup of Monterey Jack and 1 cup of Cheddar cheese until combined.
Step 3: To make the creamy sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until a light roux forms.
Step 4: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
Step 5: Add the softened cream cheese, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Step 6: Dip each tortilla into the warm creamy sauce, just enough to coat lightly. This helps them stay pliable. Place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla.
Step 7: Roll up each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Step 8: Pour the remaining creamy sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of shredded cheese blend on top.
Step 9: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden, and the enchiladas are heated through.
Step 10: Let the enchiladas rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or extra sour cream if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken filling or the sauce. You can also use a combination of pre-cooked chicken from a rotisserie chicken for extra convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg