Creamy Green Chile Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious, Creamy Green Chile Sauce—a versatile and flavor-packed addition perfect for enchiladas, tacos, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. This quick and easy recipe combines the smoky heat of roasted green chiles with rich, velvety layers of heavy cream and sour cream, balanced by aromatic garlic and warm cumin. The base of the sauce begins with a classic roux, ensuring a smooth and luxurious texture, while fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this sauce is a must-have for adding creamy, zesty flair to weeknight dinners or weekend feasts. Store leftovers in the fridge to enjoy for days—though it’s so good, you might not have any! Keywords: creamy green chile sauce, roasted green chiles, Tex-Mex sauce, enchilada sauce, quick and easy sauces.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Roasted green chiles (peeled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Sprinkle in the flour, whisking constantly to form a smooth paste (roux). Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the roasted green chiles, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Gradually whisk in the heavy cream and sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to adjust the consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro, if using.
Serve warm over your favorite dishes or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.9 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 211 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 2145 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 354 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
