Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken with a rich, creamy sauce and gooey cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. Customize your enchiladas with fresh toppings like cilantro, diced tomatoes, and jalapeños to add a personal touch. Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned chef, this dish promises to delight everyone around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 12 small flour tortillas
- Diced green chilies
- Spices: cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and spices, then mix in shredded chicken.
- Make the Sauce: In another saucepan, create a roux with butter and flour, gradually adding broth and stirring until thickened. Stir in sour cream and green chilies.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread some sauce in a baking dish. Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in the dish. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake: Cook for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg