Chicken Enchiladas

Submitted by karen riley

"Rich and saucy"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas

directions

1. In a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Combine flour and broth until smooth; gradually add to pan. Stir in the chilies, coriander and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese and sour cream until cheese is melted. Combine chicken and 3/4 cup sauce. Place about 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with olives, tomatoes and green onions if desired.

Reviews

[M. Joan]

The only change I made was to use Cumin because I could not find my Coriander. We absolutely loved your recipe, Karen and it made exactly the amount stated. I'm so pleased to find such a rich and satisfying Chicken Enchilada recipe. The sauce is wonderful! Thanks for posting!