Amazing Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Amazing Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; ⅓ cup minced onion; 2 ½ tablespoons flour; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ⅓ cup water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; salt; 2 cups cooked chicken, diced; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; ½ cup chicken broth; 6 tortillas; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅓ cup minced onion
2 ½ tablespoons flour
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup sour cream
1 cup half-and-half
1 ½ tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken broth
6 tortillas
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1
Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion and cook 4 minutes (exactly 4, mind you).
2
Add one tablespoon of the flour and stir until browned.
3
Add the tomato sauce, water, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder and salt to taste.
4
Then turn on the oven to 350F for preheating.
5
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, then add the chicken and sour cream.
6
Mix well and set aside.
7
Combine the half-and-half and broth in a saucepan and heat.
8
Make a paste (separately) with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour and the same amount of butter.
9
Add the broth mixture to the flour-and-butter mixture and stir until thickened.
10
Dip the tortilla shells into the mixture, then spoon 1/2 cup of that yummy stuff onto each tortilla, roll and place, seam side down, in a baking dish.
11
Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese.
12
Bake for 20 minutes, or broil until the cheese is melted.
13
Garnish as desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, ⅓ cup minced onion, 2 ½ tablespoons flour, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Amazing Chicken Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Amazing Chicken Enchiladas

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