Looking for a scrumptious Mexican dish? Look no further than our homemade chicken enchiladas recipe! With layers of juicy chicken, melty cheese, and flavorful homemade sauce, these enchiladas are bursting with flavor. Plus, they're easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd. Here's how to get started.
Ingredients
To make these tasty homemade chicken enchiladas, you'll need:
-2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
-6 large tortillas
-2 cups shredded cheese
-1/4 cup chopped cilantro
For the sauce:
-1/4 cup butter
-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
-2 cups chicken broth
-1 cup sour cream
-1 can diced green chilis
-1 tsp salt
-1 tsp black pepper
-1/2 tsp garlic powder
-1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
4. Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
5. Stir in the sour cream, green chilis, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
6. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
7. Spread a small amount of the sauce over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Add the chicken and cilantro to the remaining sauce.
9. Spoon the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla and roll up tightly.
10. Place the enchiladas in the baking dish and top with the remaining sauce and shredded cheese.
11. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!
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