Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 5-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 to 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 cup sour cream; 12 flour tortillas (8 inches); 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces each) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 to 2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup sour cream
12 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1-1/2 cups (12 ounces each) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
In a large skillet, saute onion, green pepper and jalapeno in oil until onion in tender. Stir in chicken. Remove from the heat; set aside.
2
For sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Add broth, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Add 1 cup on the sauce to chicken mixture. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture on each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until sauce is bubble. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer.

2088

kcal

Calories

Fat

252

Carbs

139

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, chopped, 1 small green pepper, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Easy Creamy 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.

Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

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