White Chicken Enchiladas

White Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. canola oil, divided
  • 12 whole corn tortillas
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 whole jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 2 1/2 c. cooked, shredded chicken
  • 3 4-ounce cans whole green chiles, diced and divided
  • 1 tsp. paprika, divided
  • 2 c. reserved broth from chicken, divided
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 2 1/2 c. monterey jack cheese, grated and divided
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cilantro, chopped
  • Picante sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tortillas for no longer than 20 seconds, just to soften (do not allow to become crisp.) Place the tortillas on a large towel or stack of paper towels to drain.

  2. 2

    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil in separate skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño and sauté for 1 minute, just to start the cooking process. Add the chicken, half of the green chiles, and 1/2 teaspoon of the paprika. Stir together. Add 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and stir. Add the cream and stir, allowing the mixture to bubble and get hot. Turn off the heat and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a separate large skillet, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Whisk together and cook over medium heat for one minute. Pour in the remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth. Whisk together and cook for another minute or two. Stir in the remaining half of the chiles. Reduce heat, then stir in the sour cream. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir to melt. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Check the seasonings and add salt and pepper as needed.

  4. 4

    To assemble, spoon the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas, one by one. Top with plenty of cheese and roll up. Place seam side down in a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.

  5. 5

    Pour the cheese mixture all over the top of the tortillas. Top with extra cheese if you'd like, then bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle generously with chopped cilantro.

  6. 6

    Serve with picante sauce, if desired.

  7. 7

    Faint. Repeat as needed.