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Cast Iron Chicken Enchiladas

Soft tortillas filled with tender shredded chicken and a mild, creamy green chile sauce. Simple ingredients and a cozy, family-friendly dinner that comes together easily in one skillet.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 12 inch cast iron skillet or 9x13 baking dish
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream Greek yogurt works
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Assembly

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie works well
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 8-10 small tortillas flour or corn

Instructions

  • Prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12 inch skillet or 9x13 dish.
  • Start roux for sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Finish sauce. Reduce heat to low and stir in the sour cream, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Warm gently and remove from heat.
  • Mix filling. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of the sauce and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  • Assemble. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll, and place seam side down in the skillet. Pour remaining sauce over top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm gently in the oven to reheat.
For make-ahead, assemble and refrigerate, then add sauce and cheese just before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1010mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 666IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 389mg | Iron: 3mg
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 464kcal
Author: Katie Shaw