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Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chile Sauce Recipe
Chicken enchiladas with creamy green chile sauce feature chicken and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under creamy sauces infused with authentic green chile flavors. This restaurant-quality recipe showcases how proper sauce preparation elevates ordinary enchiladas into extraordinary dining experiences. The creamy green chile sauce creates rich, distinctive flavors.
This recipe for enchiladas with green chile sauce makes chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot peppers. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste!
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed
12 corn tortillas
3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves, shredded
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
¾ cup minced onion
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas (one at a time) for 5 seconds on each side to soften and make them pliable. Add more oil to the pan as needed.
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Drain between layers of paper towel and keep warm.
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Divide chicken, 10 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, and onion among 12 tortillas.
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Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to boil. Slowly add chicken broth, stirring with a whisk until thickened. Mix in sour cream and green chiles, stirring occasionally. Heat thoroughly but do not boil.
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Pour mixture over enchiladas.
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Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and bake for 5 more minutes.
Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 798 | Calories |
| 52g | Fat |
| 33g | Carbs |
| 50g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 798 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 52g | 67% |
| Saturated Fat 25g | 123% |
| Cholesterol 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium 1081mg | 47% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin C 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium 542mg | 42% |
| Iron 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium 511mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
