Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. These enchiladas feature a sumptuous filling of tender shredded chicken and gooey cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and drizzled with a rich, creamy sauce. Ready in just under an hour, they can be customized with your favorite toppings to suit every palate. Whether served with a side of guacamole, salsa, or a fresh salad, these delightful enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite. Experience the joy of homemade Mexican cuisine with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 12 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until golden; gradually add chicken broth. Mix in sour cream and green chilies until smooth.
- On each tortilla, place some filling and roll tightly. Arrange seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg