Description
Homemade creamy chicken enchiladas blend Mexican culinary traditions with comforting cheese sauce. Sour cream, green chiles, and tender chicken create a delicious meal you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz / 113 g) can diced green chiles
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnishing
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced olives
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Filling Creation: Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, Mexican cheese, lime juice, and chili powder in a mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and well-seasoned, ensuring uniform flavor distribution.
- Tortilla Assembly: Lay out corn tortillas and evenly spread the chicken mixture across the center of each. Roll tightly and arrange seam-side down in the prepared baking dish to maintain structural integrity.
- Sauce Development: In a saucepan, create a golden roux by melting butter and incorporating flour. Gradually whisk in chicken broth to prevent lumps, then introduce green chiles and remaining cream cheese, stirring until the sauce reaches a rich, creamy consistency.
- Final Preparation: Pour the sauce generously over the rolled enchiladas, ensuring complete coverage. Sprinkle the remaining Mexican cheese on top to create a melting layer of golden potential.
- Baking Process: Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. For a crispy finish, activate the broiler during the final cooking moments, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serving: Remove from the oven and let rest briefly. Garnish with fresh cilantro and optional toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced olives, or jalapeños to enhance both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Perfectly Blend Filling: Mix chicken, cream cheese, and seasonings until smooth to ensure consistent flavor in every bite.
- Roll Tortillas Strategically: Tightly wrap tortillas seam-side down to prevent unraveling during baking and maintain structural integrity.
- Create Lump-Free Sauce: Gradually add chicken broth to roux while continuously stirring to develop a silky, clump-free sauce.
- Broil for Golden Finish: Activate broiler in the final minutes of cooking to achieve a crispy, golden cheese topping that adds texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg