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Creamy Serrano Chicken Enchiladas

Tender shredded chicken wrapped in corn tortillas, smothered in a zesty sour cream and tomatillo sauce, then baked with melty Monterey Jack cheese and fresh cilantro.
Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 40 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 each serrano chiles, stemmed and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 can tomatillos, drained and roughly chopped
  • 24 each corn tortillas
  • 10 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Season chicken breasts generously with kosher salt.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add chopped serrano chiles and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to form a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
  • Add sour cream, cumin, cayenne, and tomatillos. Stir to combine and warm through gently, do not boil.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet, shred it with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the sauce. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro.
  • Warm the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a damp kitchen towel and microwaving for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
  • Spread about 1 cup of the sauce evenly across the bottom of a large baking dish.
  • Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the rolled enchiladas, then sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with remaining cilantro before serving.