Description
Indulge in the creamy and cheesy goodness of White Chicken Enchiladas, a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table. These enchiladas feature tender chicken enveloped in soft flour tortillas, all smothered in a rich, velvety white sauce. They are not only quick to make—perfect for busy weeknights—but also versatile enough to impress at gatherings. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 25 minutes, you can whip up this comforting meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Customize the filling with your favorite cheese or add extra veggies for a nutritional boost. Get ready to enjoy a delicious homemade dinner that will become a family favorite!
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 chiles
- 10 soft flour tortillas
Instructions
- Cook chicken until fully done by boiling, baking, or using rotisserie.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, shred the cooked chicken and mix with cream cheese, garlic powder, and ¾ cup shredded cheese.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour and taco seasoning, then gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Mix in sour cream and diced green chiles off heat.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake for about 22 minutes. Broil for an additional 3 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg