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Chicken Enchiladas

Do you want to learn how to prepare chicken enchiladas? This recipe is the perfect choice for you. Gather your fresh ingredients and prepare a delicious treat for your family. The combination of creamy sauce, tender chicken, and vegetables stuffed in corn tortillas brings a fiesta of flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tsp Garlic Finely Chopped
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander or Cumin Ground
  • 1/8 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 cups Chicken Breast Shredded and Cooked
  • 1 can Fire Roasted Corn
  • 1 cup Mexican Cheese Shredded
  • 1 can Green Chiles Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 8 Corn or Flour Tortillas
  • Salsa if desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic until tender and fragrant.
  3. Combine the chicken broth, flour, pepper, and coriander in a small mixing bowl. Stir well until the clumps are dissolved.
  4. Pour the flour mixture in the skillet while stirring. 
  5. Cook for 5 minutes while you continue to stir. The mixture should thicken.
  6. Remove from the stovetop and mix in the sour cream until incorporated.
  7. Combine the chicken, corn, 1/2 cup of the cheese, cilantro, half a cup of the prepared white sauce, and green chiles. 
  8. Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften them. Go with two at a time.
  9. Divide the chive mixture between the tortillas. 
  10. Roll each tortilla and arrange them in the baking dish with the seams facing down. 
  11. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
  12. Top with the remaining sauce. Remove and add the remaining ½ cup of cheese. Place it back in the oven for a few minutes so the cheese melts.
  • Author: Marie
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American