Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are a comforting twist on a beloved classic Mexican dish. These enchiladas feature tender, shredded chicken enveloped in soft flour tortillas, blanketed with a rich and creamy white sauce, and topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. In just under an hour, you can serve up a satisfying meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 5 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces canned diced green chilies
- 10 soft flour tortillas
Instructions
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method until fully cooked, then shred it.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with garlic powder, cream cheese, and some Monterey Jack cheese.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour and taco seasoning, then gradually add chicken broth. Mix until thickened and stir in sour cream and green chilies.
- Assemble the enchiladas by filling each tortilla with the chicken mixture, rolling them up, and placing them seam-side down in the baking dish. Pour the sauce over them and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 22 minutes; broil for an additional 3 minutes to achieve a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg