Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender tortillas with juicy shredded chicken and a rich, velvety white sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your guests. With a quick preparation time and an easy-to-follow recipe, you can enjoy restaurant-quality enchiladas right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8-10 medium flour tortillas
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup diced green chiles
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small onion
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Make the White Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour for about a minute until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking until thickened (3-4 minutes). Stir in sour cream, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced onion, green chiles, cilantro, and one cup of cheese.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread some white sauce in a greased baking dish. Fill each tortilla with about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Bake: Pour remaining white sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg