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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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These Chicken Enchiladas are kid-friendly, flavorful, and easy to make. Tender shredded chicken is rolled in tortillas, smothered in a creamy cheese sauce with green chiles, then baked until golden.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 enchiladas 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup salsa (no sugar added) or optional verde sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat Mexican style shredded cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles (canned)
  • 8 ounces reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 whole grain flour tortillas (6-inch, optional corn tortillas)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine shredded chicken with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, chili powder, and salsa. Distribute over tortillas, roll, and place seam side down in a 9×13-inch casserole pan.
  3. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat, add flour, and cook 1 minute while stirring. Gradually stir in chicken broth, cook 6 minutes until thickened.
  4. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 cup cheese, green chiles, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts.
  5. Pour sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top, and bake 25 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Perfect for a kid-friendly dinner.
  • Can use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for a few days.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 316
  • Sugar: 11 g
  • Sodium: 380 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 62 mg