Ll's Favorite Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors, Ll’s Favorite Chicken Enchiladas are a must-try for any dinner table. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender shredded chicken with a luscious blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in a rich sour cream and green chile sauce. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of cumin, chili powder, and garlic, these enchiladas are baked to golden, bubbly perfection in just 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions for a vibrant, restaurant-quality presentation. Quick to prepare and satisfying for the whole family, these chicken enchiladas are an easy weeknight dinner or a star dish for your next Mexican-inspired feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 8 medium Flour tortillas
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 4-ounce cans Green chiles (diced, canned)
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, to form a roux.

Step 3

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the sour cream, diced green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Remove from heat and set the sauce aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 6

Lay out each flour tortilla and spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Pour the prepared creamy sauce evenly over the enchiladas, making sure they’re all covered.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the enchiladas.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2276.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4677.0

Total Fat 271.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 157.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 1262.0mg	0%
Sodium 7085.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 376.7g	0%

Vitamin D 102.7IU	0%
Calcium 4179.8mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 2802.2mg	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: 51.3%

Protein: 31.6%

Carbs: 17.1%