Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Soft flour tortillas envelop a delicious filling of tender chicken and melty cheese, all drizzled with a rich white sauce that brings everything together. This easy recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, these enchiladas promise to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 ounces cream cheese
- 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 10 soft flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 ounces canned diced green chilies
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken using your preferred method and shred it.
- 2. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, and 3/4 cup of shredded cheese.
- 4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stir in flour and taco seasoning, then gradually add chicken broth until smooth.
- 5. Stir in remaining cheese and sour cream; mix well.
- 6. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- 7. Pour sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with leftover cheese.
- 8. Bake for about 22 minutes until heated through and broil for an additional 3 minutes for a golden top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg