Description
These creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish. Tender chicken is wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered in a luscious white sauce, and baked to cheesy perfection. A simple yet satisfying recipe that’s perfect for a family weeknight dinner or a casual get-together.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chiles, about 1/2 cup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Enchiladas
- 8–10 small flour or white corn tortillas
- 2–3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 4 chicken breasts)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a blend)
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped cilantro
- Tomatoes
- Olives
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Make White Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth and cook until thickened (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat, cool slightly, and stir in sour cream and green chiles. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spread about ⅓ cup of the white sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, sour cream, ½ cup of the cheese, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Tortillas: Spoon 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-down in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Top with cilantro and desired toppings. Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt if desired.
- Use rotisserie chicken or your own cooked and shredded chicken.
- Use your favorite cheese for topping.
- Freezer Instructions: Assemble enchiladas up to step 4, then freeze in a freezer-safe dish. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
