Tender shredded chicken and melted cheese wrapped in soft tortillas, covered in homemade enchilada sauce. These classic chicken enchiladas are easy to make, incredibly delicious, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
4skinless boneless chicken breastscooked and shredded
8flour tortillas
3/4oniondiced
2tbspbutter
3tbspall purpose flour
2cupschicken broth
1cupsour cream
1cangreen chilies
2cupscheese {use bagged shredded Mexican or shred your own Monterey Jack}
chopped cilantro for garnishif desired
Instructions
Using a pan on the stove, melt butter over medium heat and stir in flour and cook until colour starts browning
Add broth and whisk until combined and smooth. Continue cooking until thick and bubbling.
Turn down the heat to medium-low and stir in the chilies and sour cream. Cook for one minute and set aside
In a bowl combine the chicken, diced onion and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese
Scoop 1 cup of the sauce into a greased baking dish {I used smaller baking dishes, so I did this between two}.
Using a large serving spoon, scoop some of the mixture onto each tortilla and roll, and place side by side into a baking dish, seams down. I just guessed how much to use for each, to use up all of the chicken mixture
Pour remaining sauce over the tortilla rolls, then top with remaining cheese
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes then broil to brown the tops if preferred. Once baking is complete, let stand for about 5 minutes to allow sauce to settle and self-thicken up. Top with chopped cilantro for garnish if you so wish - and enjoy!
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Notes
Storage and Reheating
To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap, and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Reheat in the microwave or warm in the oven. They are just as good the next day.