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Joanna Gaines Chicken Enchiladas

A delicious and comforting dish packed with flavors, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Cooked shredded chicken – 3 cups
  • Flour tortillas – 8 medium
  • Butter – 3 tablespoons
  • All-purpose flour – 3 tablespoons
  • Chicken broth – 2 cups
  • Sour cream – 1 cup
  • Green chilies – 1 can (4 oz, drained)
  • Monterey Jack cheese – 2 cups (shredded)
  • Cheddar cheese – 1 cup (shredded)
  • Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Onion powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the cooked shredded chicken with half of the Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fill each flour tortilla with a generous amount of the chicken mixture and roll them up tightly, placing seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
  5. Add the chicken broth gradually, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in the remaining sour cream and green chilies off heat.
  7. Pour the creamy sauce over the enchiladas in the baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

Serve with rice, beans, fresh salad, or toppings like cilantro or avocado.

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Keywords: enchiladas, chicken, Mexican, comfort food, cheesy