Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
๐ Cook Time: 40 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ Total Time: 55 minutes
Description
Make and share this delicious Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas recipe that’s perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. These enchiladas are filled with tender chicken, savory spices, and creamy sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas and baked to perfection.
Recipe Information
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Mexican, < 60 Mins, Easy
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 642.2 per serving
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (based on 74 reviews)
Ingredients
- 8-10 flour tortillas
- 1/2 corn tortillas
- 4 onions
- 1 garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 green chili peppers
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- Black olives (optional, for garnish)
- Tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
- Green onion (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Prepare Tortillas: Wrap the flour tortillas in foil and heat in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to soften.
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan, cook the onions, garlic, ground coriander, and pepper in butter until the onions are tender.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: Stir the flour into the sour cream until well combined, then add it to the onion mixture in the saucepan.
- Add Broth and Peppers: Stir in the chicken broth and chopped green chili peppers all at once. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and bubbly.
- Combine Cheese: Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth.
- Prepare Filling: Stir 1/2 cup of the prepared sauce into the shredded chicken, mixing well to combine.
- Fill Tortillas: Place about 2-3 spoonfuls of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll them up tightly.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the rolled tortillas seam side down in a lightly greased 12x8x2-inch baking dish.
- Top with Sauce: Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
- Add Cheese Topping: Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the enchiladas, and bake, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let Cool: Allow the enchiladas to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish (Optional): If desired, garnish the tops of the enchiladas with sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, and chopped green onions before serving.
Enjoy these Weeknight Chicken Enchiladas as a hearty and satisfying meal that’s sure to please the whole family! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฏ
