Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of White Chicken Enchiladas, a delightful dish that offers the perfect blend of soft flour tortillas filled with flavorful shredded chicken and topped with a rich white sauce. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. With every bite, you’ll experience a warm, cheesy goodness that makes these enchiladas a favorite among both adults and kids. Elevate your meal with fresh sides like guacamole or pico de gallo for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 5 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces canned diced green chilies
- 10 soft flour tortillas
Instructions
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method until fully cooked.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Shred the cooked chicken and mix it with 3/4 cup cheese, garlic powder, and cream cheese until well combined.
- In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and taco seasoning. Gradually add chicken broth while whisking until smooth. Mix in remaining cheese and cook until thickened.
- Stir in sour cream and green chilies; remove from heat.
- Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for about 22 minutes; broil for an additional 3 minutes to brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 190g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg