Description
These Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious twist on traditional enchiladas, featuring a rich and flavorful white sauce that perfectly complements the tender chicken filling. Baked to golden perfection, these enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
White Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Salsa, guacamole, or sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling – In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheeses, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Make the White Sauce – Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth. Simmer and stir in sour cream, green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Enchiladas – Preheat oven, spoon chicken filling onto tortillas, roll tightly, and place in a baking dish.
- Pour the Sauce Over the Enchiladas – Cover enchiladas with white sauce and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake the Enchiladas – Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, and edges are golden.
- Garnish and Serve – Cool slightly, garnish with cilantro, green onions, tomatoes, or jalapeños, and serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of chili powder and jalapeños.
- Feel free to add additional toppings like sliced avocado or black olives.
- These enchiladas can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy, White Chicken, Enchiladas, Mexican, Baked, Comfort Food
