Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of White Chicken Enchiladas, a delicious twist on classic Mexican cuisine. These enchiladas feature tender, shredded chicken enveloped in soft flour tortillas and filled with a creamy cheese mixture. Topped with a rich white sauce and extra cheese, they make for an irresistible meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to suit your taste, ensuring that every bite is packed with flavor. Whether you’re looking for a cozy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress guests, these enchiladas will not disappoint!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 5 ounces cream cheese
- 10 soft flour tortillas
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method until fully cooked.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, shred the cooked chicken and combine it with cream cheese, garlic powder, and 3/4 cup of cheese.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour and taco seasoning, then gradually add chicken broth while whisking until thickened. Stir in sour cream and green chilies.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 22 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg