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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas 4

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Oh So Busy Mum
These Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are easy to make and one of my favourite Mexican inspired meals. They are made with shredded chicken inside of tortillas, topped with a creamy cheesy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 1002 kcal

Ingredients
  

Enchiladas

  • 8-10 tortillas
  • 2 large shredded chicken breasts or store bought roast chicken I use Woolies roast chicken
  • 225 grams cream cheese 1 block
  • 2 cups grated cheese 1 cup for the chicken and 1 cup for the top
  • ¼ cup tin enchiladas green sauce Use half a tin of the sauce if you want more spice. For kids only add the ¼ cup, so that it is mild.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper

Creamy Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons plain flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ¼ cup tin enchiladas green sauce Use half a tin of the sauce if you want more spice. For kids just add the ¼ cup, so that it is mild.
  • 1 cup sour cream

Optional Toppings

  • diced tomato, onion, avocado and coriander.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°c.
  • Add shredded cooked chicken, grated cheese, cumin, salt and pepper, cream cheese, grated cheese and the green sauce in a bowl.
  • Mix all of the ingredients together, making sure the cream cheese is mixed all the way through.
  • Add around ¾ tablespoons of the chicken mixture to each tortilla and wrap. Place each one in the baking tray as you roll them.
  • In a saucepan on a medium heat, add the butter and wait until it's simmering. Quickly add the flour and whisk until it thickens.
  • Slowly add the chicken stock while whisking. Add the remaining half a tin of green enchilada sauce (if you want mild only add ¼ cup).
  • Add the sour cream and whisk until thick and creamy.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and pour over the enchiladas.
  • Top with remaining grated cheese and bake in the oven for 30- 35 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1002kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 56gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 2366mgPotassium: 686mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2037IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 668mgIron: 4mg

The nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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