Tender shredded chicken, gooey Monterey Jack cheese, and a tangy sour cream sauce are used to make these creamy and tasty white chicken enchiladas. Its perfect for a cozy dinner
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 10 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can 4 ounces diced green chilies
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350F 175C
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute
Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth
Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, diced green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish
In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, and cilantro
Place a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll up tightly, and place seam side down in the baking dish
Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden on top
Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired