White Chicken Enchiladas
Indulge in the creamy goodness of White Chicken Enchiladas, a delightful twist on this classic Mexican dish. Packed with tender chicken and a luscious white sauce, these enchiladas promise to impress at any dinner table. The rich, cheesy filling combined with zesty flavors makes them an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Pepper Jack cheese)
- 5 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 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 by boiling, baking, or using rotisserie chicken. Shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, 3/4 cup cheese, garlic powder, and cream cheese; mix well.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, stir in flour and taco seasoning for one minute before gradually adding chicken broth while whisking until smooth. Add in remaining shredded cheese until thickened.
- Stir in sour cream and diced green chilies; remove from heat.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly; place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 22 minutes; for extra browning, broil on high for an additional 3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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