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You've never had enchiladas like this before! Shredded chicken with a creamy, cheesy, spicy green chile sauce. SO tasty! via @DashOfEvans
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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
You've never had enchiladas like this before! Creamy, cheesy green chile sauce with shredded chicken. YUM!
Servings: 6 -8 enchiladas
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds of chicken , cooked & shredded
  • 1 cup onion , finely chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic , minced
  • 2- 4 oz cans diced green chiles
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt & Pepper , to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese
  • Whole wheat tortillas , fajita size
Instructions
For enchilada sauce
  1. Over medium heat, add butter, onion, garlic and green chiles. Saute for 2-3 minutes, until onions are softened.
  2. Season with chili powder and cumin, plus salt + pepper, to taste.
  3. Sprinkle with flour. Allow to cook for 1 minute, forming a paste.
  4. Slowly pour in heavy cream, whisking. Now add chicken stock. If sauce is still super thick, add more chicken stock.
  5. Add 1 cup of cheese.
For the enchiladas:
  1. Preheat oven to 400ยบ
  2. In a medium bowl, add shredded chicken. Add one cup of enchilada sauce and mix together. Taste to see if it needs more cumin or chili powder.
  3. In a 9x13 pan, add a thin layer of enchilada sauce.
  4. To roll, add one tortilla down in the pan. Fill with 1/4 cup chicken mixture. Roll in sauce. Repeat.
  5. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  6. Bake 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Optional: Top with avocado and tomato slices/salsa.