Chicken Enchiladas...White Sauce...Rich! Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas...White Sauce...Rich!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups chicken stock (or canned broth); 8 ounces sour cream; 8 ounces chopped green chilies, undrained; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cups monterey jack cheese (or more); 8 flour tortillas

Servings: persons

1
In medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, add chicken stock, heat and stir until thickened and bubbly.
2
Add sour cream, green chilies and cayenne. Remove from heat.
3
In a separate bowl, toss cooked chicken and chopped onion. To this bowl, add 3/4 cup sauce mixture from the saucepan. Stir well.
4
Fill each tortilla with scant 1/3 cup chicken mixture, roll up and place seamside down in oblong greased casserole.
5
Pour remaining sauce on top.
6
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, covered.
7
Remove from oven, take off foil and sprinkle cheese over top.
8
Return to oven or just let it sit on the stovetop while you call everyone to the table. Either way, the cheese will melt.

1695

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, 1/4 cup flour, 2 cups chicken stock (or canned broth), 8 ounces sour cream, and more.

Yes, Chicken Enchiladas...White Sauce...Rich! 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Enchiladas...White Sauce...Rich!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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