Diced tomato and cilantro limes for garnish(optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
In a bowl, mix the 2 types of shredded cheese together.
In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, 2 teaspoons of taco seasoning, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Set this aside while you make the sauce.
Making the sauce
Add 3 tablespoons of butter to a saucepan and allow it to melt over medium heat.
Once the butter has melted, add in 2 tablespoons of butter and whisk to combine for about 2 minutes to cook the flour.
Slowly drizzle in the chicken broth about ¼ cup at a time while whisking between each addition. Allow it to come to a boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer for a few minutes or until thickened.
Remove the sauce from the heat then add in the green chilis, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Whisk to combine. Once combined, stir in 1 cup of the mixed cheese until melted. The sauce may seem runny but it will also thicken as it bakes.
Assembling the enchiladas
Add about a cup of sauce to the bottom of your prepared baking dish. You just need a thin layer of sauce covering the bottom.
Add about ½ cup of chicken to each tortilla, wrap them up, and lay them seam side down in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas in the baking dish and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake, uncovered in the pre-heated oven for 25 minutes. If you like your cheese toasty on the top, you can broil at the end for just a minute or 2.
Once the enchiladas finish baking, allow them to cool for about 10 minutes then garnish (optional) and serve.
Notes
Chicken options:Option 1 is to just use a rotisserie chicken. Option 2 is to cook your own chicken breasts.
Season 2 large chicken breasts with a generous amount of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet heated over medium heat.
Then add the seasoned chicken breast and cook for about 4 minutes per side.
Add enough chicken broth to the skillet to cover the chicken breasts about half way.
Cover the skillet and allow to simmer for 10 minutes or until cooked throughout.