Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas
Experience comfort with these creamy white chicken enchiladas! Perfectly cheesy and flavorful, they’re easy to make—give this recipe a try today!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 medium flour tortillas
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced green chiles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the white sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour until golden, then gradually adding chicken broth. Cook until thickened, then stir in sour cream, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix filling ingredients: Combine shredded chicken, onion, green chiles, cilantro, and one cup of cheese in a bowl.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread some sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down.
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle leftover cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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