Ingredient List
  • 2 oz olive oil
  • 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (4 oz can) diced green chiles
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 10 taco sized flour tortillas

White Chicken Enchiladas

Prep
20M
Cook
25M
Total
45M
Skill
Easy
Yield
5 servings
CUISINE
Spanish
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Pre-heat oven to 350º F

In a large skillet cook over medium-high heat...

  • 2 oz olive oil
  • 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper to taste

When browned on all sides and cooked through remove from heat and shred with a fork or chicken shredder.

In the same pan release the fond buildup by adding...

  • 1/4 cup water

Scrape the pan down till all the fond has released then add...

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour

When a roux has formed and has cooked for a minute or two add...

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (4 oz can) diced green chiles

Cook until a nice white sauce has formed then remove from heat.

Put shredded chicken in a bowl and mix together with...

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey jack

Evenly divide mixture and spread across the middle of...

  • 10 taco sized flour tortillas

Roll each tortilla into a roll and place in a 9x13" casserole dish.

Cover tortillas evenly across with the prepared white sauce and then top with...

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey jack

Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, then remove from oven and serve.

Optionally top with chopped fresh chives, enjoy!

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Author
Dave Joyce
Chicken Enchiladas are usually a hit, but this white sauce variation was REALLY a hit with the family. Multiple kids sad they were really good and everyone went back for seconds. A good weeknight dinner option. Try it, and I know you'll love it.
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