Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful combination of tender shredded chicken, warm tortillas, and a rich, creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, providing comfort and flavor in every bite. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Serve it with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro or sliced jalapeños to elevate the experience. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just enjoying a cozy night in, these enchiladas are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- Diced green chilies
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheeses, diced onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add flour; whisk for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Gradually whisk in chicken broth followed by sour cream and green chilies; cook until heated through.
- Spread some sauce in a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the dish. Pour remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with additional cheese.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg