Homemade Chicken Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Homemade Chicken Cheese Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 1 1/4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies; 8 flour tortillas; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 1/4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
8 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Cook your chicken with your favorite seasonings, even if just salt and pepper. I personally like to add garlic salt to mine.
2
In a medium bowl, mix chicken, monterey jack cheese and one can of green chilies together.
3
Put equal portions of the mixture onto each tortillas using a big spoon, line them up enclosed side face down in a 9x13 dish.
4
Melt butter in a saucepan, then add flour and stir until it is smoothened. Pour in the broth and when it s boiling, continue to stir until the sauce is thick. Add in the cumin, garlic powder and the last can of green chilies, stir to mix.
5
Pour all over the tortillas and top with cheddar cheese, and now you've got yourself enchiladas!
6
Bake for about 15 minutes in a 375u00b0F oven.

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

121

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chopped cooked chicken, 1 1/4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, and more.

Yes, Homemade Chicken Cheese 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.

Homemade Chicken Cheese Enchiladas

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