Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, blending tender shredded chicken with a rich and creamy sauce, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas and baked to perfection. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile, allowing for endless customization based on your palate. Whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner or entertaining friends, these enchiladas are sure to impress and satisfy everyone’s cravings. Serve them with fresh toppings like avocado and cilantro for a burst of flavor and color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté seasoned chicken until fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes). Shred the chicken using two forks.
- In the same skillet, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, diced green chiles, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg