Description
A comforting twist on a classic Mexican dish featuring tender chicken wrapped in tortillas and smothered in a creamy white sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups grated cheddar
- 6 flour tortillas
- Finely chopped green onion or cilantro (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño, sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth, bring to a simmer.
- Mix in sour cream and salt, stir until smooth.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cook until fully cooked, then shred.
- Assemble by filling tortillas with chicken and sauce, roll and place in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over top and add extra cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: enchiladas, chicken, comfort food, Mexican cuisine, cheesy
