Description
These creamy chicken enchiladas are comfort food heaven – soft tortillas wrapped around juicy chicken, smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce, and baked to bubbly perfection. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
For the enchiladas:
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Cooked chicken (shredded) 🍗
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Flour tortillas 🌯
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Cream cheese or sour cream 🥛
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Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend) 🧀
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Green chiles (optional) 🌶️
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Garlic (minced) 🧄
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Onion (diced) 🧅
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Olive oil 🫒
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Cumin & chili powder
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Salt & pepper
For the sauce:
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Butter
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Flour
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Chicken broth
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Sour cream or Greek yogurt
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More shredded cheese 🧀
Optional toppings:
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Fresh cilantro 🌿
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Diced tomatoes 🍅
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Avocado 🥑
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Lime wedges 🍋
Instructions
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Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, then mix with shredded chicken, cream cheese, spices, and green chiles.
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Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place in a baking dish.
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In a saucepan, make the creamy sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add broth and stir until thick. Stir in sour cream and cheese until smooth.
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Pour the sauce over enchiladas and top with extra cheese.
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Bake until bubbly and golden. Garnish and serve hot with toppings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes