SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH HATCH GREEN CHILE

Marcy Inspired

These Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas with Hatch Green Chile are so delicious, you'll make them again and again. Read on for the easy recipe.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican, Southwestern

Shredded chicken (If you cook your own, be sure to save the chicken broth for the sauce)
Corn tortillas
Finely chopped onion
Grated white cheese of your choice (muenster, monterey jack are great choices)
vegetable oil for frying

Fry corn tortillas in hot oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Fill individual fried corn tortillas with shredded chicken, onion, & cheese, and roll tightly.
Place in un-greased baking dish with seem side to the bottom.
Repeat the process until entire baking dish is filled with rolled enchiladas.
(A 19"x13" dish should fit approx. 14 enchiladas.) Set aside while making the sauce.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium low heat.
Add in flour and whisk until smooth.
Continue to cook for 30 seconds then add in chicken broth and continue whisking.
This should slowly begin to thicken and form a rue.
Once it looks like a smooth white gravy, add in the salt, garlic powder, & cumin and continue whisking util seasonings are incorporated into the sauce.
Add in Mexican crema or sour cream and blend until smooth.
Finally, add in desired amount of Hatch green chile and mix to combine.
Remove from the stove top and pour sauce over rolled enchiladas in a baking dish.
Top with additional cheese and onions if desired.
Bake at 400º for 25-30 minutes and serve immediately.