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Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy salsa verde chicken enchiladas made with shredded chicken, green chiles, and a rich sour cream sauce. A dependable family dinner that reheats well and can double as a freezer meal.
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Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: best enchiladas, chicken enchiladas, creamy white enchilada sauce, freezer meal, Mexican food, Mexican Food Recipes, sour cream sauce
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 982kcal
Author: Jennifer Locklin
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Ingredients

For the Sauce:

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.

Prepare the Filling:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked, shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 teaspoon of Adobo seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings. Set aside.

Make the Sauce:

  • Heat oil in a large cast-iron or heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onion and jalapeno in the butter until softened.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Whisk in salsa verde, green chiles, heavy cream, and chicken broth, smoothing out any lumps.
  • Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. If too thin, cook longer until reduced; if too thick, add water ¼ cup at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of Adobo seasoning, salt, pepper, and cumin to taste.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and ¼ cups cilantro.

Prepare the Tortillas:

  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat.
  • Heat each tortilla in the oil for 10-15 seconds per side, until softened (not crispy).
  • Remove and keep warm in foil or a tortilla warmer.

Assemble the Enchiladas:

  • Pour 1 cup of the sour cream sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Take a warm tortilla and place ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture in the center.
  • Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Cover the enchiladas with the remaining sauce and top with the remaining 2 cups of cheese.

Bake:

  • Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the top is beginning to brown and bubbling.

Serve:

  • Serve warm, topped with chopped green onion and cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Substitutions
• Substitute rotisserie chicken for cooked shredded chicken.
• Use pepper jack cheese for added heat.
• Replace heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
• Substitute flour tortillas for corn tortillas if preferred.
• Use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for a tangier flavor.
Serving Suggestions and Pairings
• Serve with Mexican rice, refried beans, or charro beans.
• Add a side of guacamole or sliced avocado.
• Pair with a crisp green salad dressed with lime vinaigrette.
Storage
• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat covered in a 325°F oven until warmed through, or microwave individual portions.
Freezing
• Assemble enchiladas without baking, cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
• Bake as directed, adding 10–15 minutes if needed to heat through completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 2enchiladas | Calories: 982kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 1453mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2566IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 750mg | Iron: 2mg

*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.