Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of White Chicken Enchiladas, a perfect dish to elevate your dinner game while keeping it simple and satisfying. This recipe combines tender chicken with a rich, velvety white sauce topped with melted cheese, creating a delightful meal that is sure to impress family and friends. Whether you’re preparing for Taco Tuesday or a cozy family gathering, these enchiladas are versatile and easy to make ahead of time. With just 20 minutes of prep and packed with flavor, you’ll be serving up seconds in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked & shredded chicken
- 2 cups Chihuahua cheese
- Fajita size flour tortillas (11)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz green chiles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, 1 cup cheese, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, dried cilantro, and chili powder.
- Spoon the mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour for one minute. Gradually add chicken broth until thickened.
- Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and green chiles until smooth. Pour sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg