Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chiles

Recipe By:
Aheela
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  • Total Time 45 min Ico-add
  • Yield 6 Servings
  • Level Easy

The juxtaposition of cheese with spicy chiles gives Mexican food its signature yin and yang. This chicken enchiladas with green chiles recipes is right on the money with a maximum amount of south of the bord...
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Ingredients

  • 12 to 18 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 whole chicken or 4 breast halves; cooked, boned and shredded
  • 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces green chiles, chopped
  • 3 or 4 green onion stalks, chopped for garnish
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Directions

  1. 1. Cook the tortillas in hot oil until softened, just a few seconds on each side.
  2. 2. Place some chicken, cheese and onion on each tortilla and roll up; place seam side down in greased baking pan.
  3. 3. Melt the butter; add flour and stir well. Add the stock and cook, stirring regularly, until thickened. Stir in sour cream and chiles; continue cooking until heated throughout.
  4. 4. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated throughout.
  5. 5. Put remaining cheese on top and return to oven for five more minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions.