Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch skillet or baking dish.
- Combine the shredded chicken with 1 cup of the grated cheese in a bowl; toss until evenly mixed.
- 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
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat; you want it foaming but not brown.
- Stir in the flour and whisk for 1 minute until it smells nutty and starts to thicken slightly.
- Add the chicken broth while whisking and cook over high heat, whisking until the sauce thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and diced green chiles; the sauce will loosen and smell tangy and bright.
Baking
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese across the top.
- Bake for 20–23 minutes until bubbling at the edges and the cheese melts.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes to brown the cheese lightly; watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
- 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.
