Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 tbsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup diced green chilies (or diced jalapeños for more heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Assembly:
8 soft flour tortillas (10-inch size)
2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
Fresh cilantro or green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Cook the chicken
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7–9 minutes or until fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3: Warm tortillas
Microwave tortillas for 30–60 seconds until soft and pliable. This prevents tearing while rolling.
Step 4: Prepare the sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, diced chilies, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
Step 5: Assemble the enchiladas
Place 1/8 cup cooked chicken and 2 tbsp shredded cheese in each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Step 6: Pour sauce and top with cheese
Evenly pour the creamy green chili sauce over the rolled tortillas. Top with the remaining cheese.
Step 7: Bake
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
Step 8: Serve
Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Make it spicy by adding jalapeños to the sauce or filling.
Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
Freezer-friendly: wrap tightly and freeze unbaked enchiladas for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten Free