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Enchiladas with Shredded Chicken


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious enchiladas filled with shredded chicken and topped with melted cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 can green chiles (4 oz)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can green chiles (4 oz)
  • 10 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Mix chicken, cheese, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute. Add chicken broth gradually and whisk until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and chiles.
  5. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-down in dish.
  6. Pour sauce over enchiladas and top with cheese.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

  • Serve with a side of beans or rice for a complete meal.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg