Creamy Green Chile Sauce Recipe

Spice up your Mexican or Tex-Mex favorites with this incredibly creamy and mild green chile sauce! This easy 30-minute recipe is bursting with flavor and perfect for drizzling over burritos, tacos, enchiladas, or anything you desire. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 78.1 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Creamy Green Chile Sauce

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How to Make Creamy Green Chile Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until smooth and golden brown (about 2 minutes).
  4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of chicken broth, ensuring no lumps remain.
  5. Stir in 1 (4-ounce) can of diced green chiles (mild), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano. Mix well.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Consider adding a pinch of salt and pepper.
  8. Serve generously over your favorite burritos, tacos, enchiladas, or other Tex-Mex dishes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

12g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Creamy Green Chile Sauce?

Creamy Green Chile Sauce takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Creamy Green Chile Sauce?

Creamy Green Chile Sauce has approximately 78.1 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Creamy Green Chile Sauce?

The key ingredients for Creamy Green Chile Sauce are Butter, Onion, Garlic Clove, Flour, Chicken Broth, Ground Cumin. See the full list with measurements above.

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