- Strategic Preparation Phase
- Allow sour cream to reach room temperature for smooth sauce integration. Shred chicken while warm for better seasoning absorption. Grate cheese while cold for optimal texture. Organize ingredients in order of use for efficient cooking.
- Flavorful Filling Creation
- Combine warm shredded chicken with drained green chiles in large mixing bowl. Add taco seasoning gradually while tasting for proper balance. Mix thoroughly but gently to maintain chicken texture while ensuring even distribution.
- Crucial Sauce Development
- Melt butter over medium-low heat until foamy consistency develops. Sprinkle flour gradually while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook roux until light golden color appears, approximately three to four minutes for proper flavor development.
- Proper Liquid Integration
- Add warm chicken broth in small amounts while whisking continuously. Wait for complete incorporation before each addition to prevent lumps. Simmer sauce until it coats spoon back, indicating proper thickness achieved.
- Sour Cream Incorporation
- Remove sauce from heat completely before adding room temperature sour cream. Whisk until completely smooth without any streaks remaining. This temperature control prevents curdling that ruins sauce texture.
- Strategic Assembly Process
- Warm tortillas slightly for increased pliability during rolling. Spread thin sauce layer in baking dish as foundation. Place chicken filling off-center in each tortilla for easier rolling technique.
- Proper Rolling Method
- Roll tortillas tightly but gently to prevent tearing while maintaining filling security. Place seam-side down in prepared dish with slight overlap between enchiladas for stability.
- Final Topping Application
- Pour remaining sauce evenly over assembled enchiladas, ensuring complete coverage. Sprinkle grated cheese in uniform layer for consistent browning and melting.
- Optimal Baking Process
- Bake at three hundred fifty degrees for twenty-five minutes until cheese bubbles and develops golden color. Allow brief cooling for sauce setting before serving.
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