Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, blending tender shredded chicken with a luscious creamy sauce and ooey-gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, these enchiladas deliver rich flavors and satisfying textures that everyone will love. With customizable toppings and a straightforward preparation process, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste. From zesty jalapeños to fresh cilantro, the possibilities are endless! Experience the joy of a cozy meal with these delightful enchiladas that promise to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 12 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, both cheeses, diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Make the sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and whisk for about 2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth while whisking until smooth. Stir in sour cream and green chilies; season with garlic powder and onion powder.
- Assemble enchiladas: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread some sauce in a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Bake: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and top with more cheese. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg