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Monterey Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy, cheesy chicken enchiladas with spinach and green chiles that bake to golden perfection.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 soft taco-size flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 (10-oz) package frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup French fried onions
  • 2 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (4-oz) can diced green chilies

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, drained spinach, French fried onions, and 1½ cups of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  3. Spoon an equal portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Make the sauce: melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth, then cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the taco seasoning, sour cream, and diced green chiles until fully combined.
  7. Pour the sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, then broil for a few minutes if you want the cheese browned. Let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

  • You can use low-carb flour or corn tortillas as a substitute.
  • Rotisserie chicken works well as the cooked chicken.
  • For more heat, use jalapeños instead of the diced green chiles.
  • See the linked homemade taco seasoning recipe for a DIY option.
  • To freeze, cool completely, wrap the casserole, and freeze up to three months.
  • Reheat covered in the oven or in the microwave after thawing.