Ingredients

2tbspolive oil

1medium white onion,or yellow, peeled, thinly sliced

2poblano peppers,stemmed, thinly sliced

1jalapeno pepper,finely diced, remove seeds for less heat

10flour tortillas,6-inch

4cupschicken,shredded, cooked

3cupsMonterrey Jack cheese

2tbspbutter

2tbspflour

2cupschicken broth

¾cupsour cream

½tspcumin

½tspsalt

½tspgarlic powder

¼tsppepper

2California avocados,peeled. pitted

½cupcilantro,fresh, chopped

1lime,juiced

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, poblano, and jalapeno, and saute for 5 to 6 minutes until the onions are cooked and translucent.

Remove from heat.

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the flour, whisking for about 2 to 3 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Slowly whisk the broth into the flour mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.

Stir in the sour cream, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and pepper, whisking if necessary to remove any lumps.

Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a blender or food processor.

Add the avocados, cilantro, and lime juice, and pulse until smooth and well-blended.

Be very careful blending hot liquids as the heat will expand. Be sure to remove the lid occasionally so that the heat can escape.

Season with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Spread 1 or 2 tablespoons of the avocado sauce down the middle of the tortilla.

Then layer on some of the vegetable mixture, shredded chicken, and cheese.

Carefully roll the tortilla and place it seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Drizzle the top with about half of the remaining avocado cream sauce.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the tortillas are heated through and begin to harden.

Remove from the oven, then serve individual enchiladas drizzled with the remainder of the avocado cream sauce.

Garnish with additional cilantro, cheese, and/or sour cream.