Creamy Green Chile Sauce

Elevate your meals with this luscious, Creamy Green Chile Sauce—a versatile and flavor-packed addition perfect for enchiladas, tacos, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. This quick and easy recipe combines the smoky heat of roasted green chiles with rich, velvety layers of heavy cream and sour cream, balanced by aromatic garlic and warm cumin. The base of the sauce begins with a classic roux, ensuring a smooth and luxurious texture, while fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this sauce is a must-have for adding creamy, zesty flair to weeknight dinners or weekend feasts. Store leftovers in the fridge to enjoy for days—though it’s so good, you might not have any! Keywords: creamy green chile sauce, roasted green chiles, Tex-Mex sauce, enchilada sauce, quick and easy sauces.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 ounces Roasted green chiles (peeled and chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the flour, whisking constantly to form a smooth paste (roux). Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it thicken, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the roasted green chiles, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 6

Gradually whisk in the heavy cream and sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 7

If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to adjust the consistency.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro, if using.

Step 10

Serve warm over your favorite dishes or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(587.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	841.2

Total Fat 77.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 210.8mg	0%
Sodium 2144.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.1g
Protein 7.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136.3mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 354.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.1%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 13.2%