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Creamy Poblano Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 enchiladas
Calories 789
These creamy poblano chicken enchiladas are a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s sure to become a weeknight favorite. Tender shredded chicken is rolled in soft corn tortillas, smothered in a smoky poblano sauce, and topped with melted pepper jack cheese.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeds and stems removed, chopped
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • cups chicken broth
  • cups whole milk
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp  kosher salt
  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed (see note)
  • 8 ounces shredded pepper jack chees
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and chopped poblanos, cooking until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan, and once melted, sprinkle the flour over the garlic and peppers. Stir for a minute to cook the flour into a paste.
  • Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring until the flour dissolves completely. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth (alternatively, use a food processor or blender).
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir in the milk and maintain a low simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. It’s ready when you can swipe a spatula across the bottom of the pan and see the pan for a moment before the sauce covers it again.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro and salt, then remove from heat.
  • Assemble the Enchiladas: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with some of the poblano sauce.
  • Place a spoonful of shredded chicken onto each tortilla, then roll them up and arrange them in the prepared baking dish. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.
  • Pour the remaining poblano sauce over the enchiladas, then top with the shredded pepper jack cheese.
  • Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve: Squeeze lime juice over the enchiladas, then garnish with cilantro. Serve hot!

Notes

  • Extra Sauce: For a more saucy enchilada experience, feel free to double the sauce recipe.
  • Warming Tortillas: To warm tortillas, spread them on a baking sheet and heat in a 200°F oven for 10 minutes.
  • Blending the Sauce: Use an immersion blender for smooth blending directly in the pan, or transfer the sauce to a blender, ensuring to vent the heat as you blend.
  • Number of Servings: 12 enchiladas (serving size typically around 3 enchiladas per person)
Calories: 789kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Poblano Chicken Enchiladas