Creamy Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Creamy Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 8 ounces sour cream; 2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, undrained; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1/4 cup salsa; 3 cups cheese, shredded (I used a mixture of pepper jack and colby jack); 12 small corn tortillas

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces sour cream
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, undrained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/4 cup salsa
3 cups cheese, shredded (I used a mixture of pepper jack and colby jack)
12 small corn tortillas

1
In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter, stir in flour, mix and cook until bubbly. Slowly stir in the chicken stock, cook slowly, until thickened.
2
Remove from the heat and add the sour cream, cilantro, green chilies, cayenne, cumin and chili powder. Remove from heat.
3
In a small pan, saute the onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add to a bowl with the cooked chicken, salsa, lime juice, and 3/4 cup of the cooked sauce. Stir well.
4
In a greased oblong baking dish, add 1 cup sauce to the bottom of the pan. Soften each tortilla for a few seconds in the microwave, and fill each tortilla with 2 tablespoons chicken mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese. Put seam side down in the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce on top.
5
Bake 1/2 hr at 350, covered.
6
Take off cover and add the remaining cheese, and a bit of salsa or chopped tomato. Bake another 5- 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.

1274

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup flour, 2 cups chicken broth, 8 ounces sour cream, and more.

Yes, Creamy Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Creamy Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

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