Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups onions, chopped; 4 tablespoons butter; 6 cups cooked chicken; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped; 9 tablespoons butter; ¾ cup flour; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 7 ½ cups chicken broth; 3 cups sour cream; 4 ½ cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; 24 inches tortillas

Servings: persons

2 cups onions, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
6 cups cooked chicken
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
9 tablespoons butter
¾ cup flour
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons salt
7 ½ cups chicken broth
3 cups sour cream
4 ½ cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
24 inches tortillas

1
Cook onion in 4 T. butter until tender.
2
Combine onion mixture in a bowl with chicken and chilies; set aside.
3
For sauce, melt butter and stir in flour, cumin and salt.
4
Stir in chicken broth all at once; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
5
Cook and stir 1-2 minutes more.
6
Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and 1 1/2 cup cheese.
7
Stir 1 1/2 cup sauce into chicken mixture.
8
Dip each tortilla into remaining sauce to soften; fill each with apx.
9
1/3 cup of chicken mixture.
10
Roll up and arrange rolls in 4 greased baking dishes for freezing.
11
Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
12
Wrap tightly and freeze for future use.
13
On serving day: Thaw completely.
14
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until bubbly.

2665

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

Carbs

293

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups onions, chopped, 4 tablespoons butter, 6 cups cooked chicken, 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chicken Enchiladas

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