Description
These White Chicken Enchiladas are a creamy and flavorful twist on traditional enchiladas. Filled with a cheesy chicken mixture and topped with a rich sour cream sauce, they are baked to perfection for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Enchiladas:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Filling: Combine shredded chicken with 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Spoon mixture onto tortillas, roll up, and place in a baking dish.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add chicken broth. Stir in sour cream, green chiles, and seasonings.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour sauce over enchiladas, top with cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes. Optionally, broil to brown the top. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Try adding sautéed onions or spinach to the filling for extra flavor.
- For a spicier kick, use pepper jack cheese or hot sauce in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
