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White Chicken Enchiladas


  • Author: Ellie
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Creamy white chicken enchiladas made with shredded chicken, white sauce, cheese, and soft tortillas. A cozy dinner recipe that’s easy, freezer-friendly, and family-approved.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

8 flour tortillas

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)


Instructions

1. Mix chicken, 1 cup cheese, and green chiles in a bowl.

2. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.

3. Slowly whisk in chicken broth until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

4. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll them, and place in a greased baking dish.

5. Pour sauce over enchiladas, top with remaining cheese.

6. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, broil for 2-3 minutes until golden.

Notes

Use warm tortillas to avoid cracking.

Taste and season your sauce before pouring.

Add veggies like bell peppers or spinach for a twist.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: White Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Enchiladas, Creamy Enchilada Bake