Stove Top Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Make these delicious enchiladas without even turning on your oven. A quick and hearty meal.

30 minHigh Protein

Make these delicious enchiladas without even turning on your oven. A quick and hearty meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 2 tsp Diced green chilies
  • 2 cups Chicken broth, low-sodium, low-sodium
  • 2 oz Cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 8 piece(s) Corn tortillas (6 inch)
  • 1 tbsp Extra-sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Saute the chopped onion in the oil. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the chilies, chicken broth, chicken and garlic powder. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix the cornstarch into about 1/4 cup of cold water until all the lumps are gone. Add to the chile and chicken mixture. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Tear the tortillas into strips and divide into thirds. Add them to the pan and cook until they are hot, stirring with a spoon from time to time.
  6. Sprinkle the cheese over the enchiladas. Cover the pan and cook until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.