Description
Spicy chicken enchiladas bring Mexican culinary magic to dinner tables with irresistible flavor combinations. Melted cheese and zesty seasonings create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter
Tortillas and Other Ingredients:
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare the chicken by cooking thoroughly, then shredding into fine, uniform pieces.
- Create a smooth roux in a saucepan by melting butter and blending in flour until golden and fragrant.
- Slowly introduce chicken broth to the roux, whisking continuously to develop a velvety, lump-free sauce that thickens gradually.
- Incorporate cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into the sauce, stirring until completely melted and glossy.
- Blend sour cream and garlic powder into the cheese sauce, creating a rich, creamy mixture with robust flavor.
- Lay out tortillas and distribute shredded chicken evenly across the center of each one.
- Carefully roll the tortillas, tucking in the sides to prevent filling from escaping.
- Arrange the rolled tortillas snugly in a baking dish, seam-side down to maintain their shape.
- Generously drizzle the prepared cheese sauce over the enchiladas, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the edges turn golden and the sauce becomes bubbly.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked and shredded finely for optimal texture and easy rolling.
- Use room temperature ingredients like sour cream and cheese to help them melt smoothly without lumps.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend in the sauce.
- Consider adding diced green chiles or jalapeños to the chicken for an extra flavor kick and mild heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg