Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful dish that perfectly marries flavors and textures, making them an ideal choice for dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 5 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces canned diced green chilies
- 10 soft flour tortillas
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the chicken using your preferred method—grilling, boiling, or baking are all great options. Once the chicken is fully cooked, allow it to cool slightly before shredding.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ¾ cup of the shredded cheese, garlic powder, and cream cheese. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the flour and taco seasoning, cooking for about a minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, allowing the mixture to thicken, then remove it from heat. Stir in the remaining cheese, sour cream, and diced green chilies until everything is well blended.
- Take each tortilla and fill it with the chicken mixture. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the greased baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 22 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Optionally, broil for an additional three minutes to achieve a crispier top.
Notes
Consider using a rotisserie chicken for convenience. Customize your heat level with Pepper Jack cheese or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg