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Chicken Enchiladas

Cheesy, saucy, and simple Mexican enchiladas made with shredded chicken and a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 pieces small soft flour tortillas Warm tortillas so they roll without tearing.
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded, cooked chicken Consider using cooked rotisserie chicken for speed.
  • 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated Monterey Jack melts beautifully.
  • 1 cup sour cream Unsalted butter helps control salt.
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons flour Stir in a pinch of smoked paprika for some heat.
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 oz diced green chiles

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch skillet or baking dish.
  2. Combine the shredded chicken with 1 cup of the grated cheese in a bowl; toss until evenly mixed.
  3. Warm each flour tortilla briefly so they bend easily, fill with about 1/3 cup chicken mixture, and roll tightly. Arrange them seam-side down in the greased pan.
Making the Sauce
  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat; you want it foaming but not brown.
  2. Stir in the flour and whisk for 1 minute until it smells nutty and starts to thicken slightly.
  3. Add the chicken broth while whisking and cook over high heat, whisking until the sauce thickens and bubbles.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and diced green chiles; the sauce will loosen and smell tangy and bright.
Baking
  1. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese across the top.
  2. Bake for 20–23 minutes until bubbling at the edges and the cheese melts.
  3. Broil for 2–3 minutes to brown the cheese lightly; watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
  4. Let rest 5 minutes before serving; the sauce will thicken and the enchiladas will set.

Notes

For serving, garnish with chopped cilantro, extra sour cream, or pickled jalapeños. Can be paired with a simple green salad or tortilla chips.