Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

If you haven't had these green chile chicken enchiladas, you are missing out! The quick and easy from-scratch creamy white sauce takes them over the top!

Author: melskitchencafe.com.

INGREDIENTS
FILLING:

•  3 cups cooked, chopped chicken (a rotisserie chicken works great here or this simple method for quick, cooked shredded chicken)
•  2 cans (4-ounces each) green chiles, lightly drained (see note)
•  1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, light or regular, softened and cubed
•  1 can (15-ounces) white or black beans, rinsed and drained (you can really use any type of bean you prefer here or leave them out)
•  1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
•  1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

SAUCE:

•  2 tablespoons butter
•  1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
•  2 tablespoons flour
•  1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
•  1/4 cup milk
•  1/4 teaspoon salt
•  1/4 teaspoon pepper
•  1 cup (8 ounces) green chile enchilada sauce (or salsa verde) - homemade version here
•  1/2 cup sour cream, light or regular

ASSEMBLY:

•  8 ounces (about 2 cups) Monterey jack cheese, shredded
•  8 medium (soft taco size) flour or corn tortillas
•  Handful of chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
Full instructions, please visit melskitchencafe.

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