Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Sauce
Looking for the ultimate comfort food? These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Sauce are packed with juicy shredded chicken, lots of melted cheese, and a rich sour cream sauce! It’s the perfect easy chicken enchiladas recipe for a cozy night in.
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Enchiladas:
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
8 soft flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 small can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish for the enchiladas.
2. Cook the Chicken Filling:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until soft and fragrant. Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes to infuse the flavors. Remove from heat.
3. Make the Creamy Sour Cream Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and mix in the sour cream, diced green chilies, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until creamy and well combined.
4. Assemble the Enchiladas:
Spread 1/2 cup of the creamy sauce at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Fill each flour tortilla with a scoop of the chicken mixture and a generous sprinkle of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
5. Top and Bake:
Pour the remaining creamy sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
6. Garnish and Serve:
Top your homemade cheesy chicken enchiladas with fresh chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, or diced tomatoes for extra flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Creamy Chicken Enchiladas:
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
Want it spicier? Add extra diced jalapeños into the creamy sauce!
Swap flour tortillas with corn tortillas if you prefer traditional Mexican enchiladas.
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