Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings. This dish wraps succulent shredded chicken in soft tortillas and drizzles them with a luscious, creamy sauce, topped with melty cheese. With a delightful blend of flavors and spices, these enchiladas are sure to impress everyone at your table. Not only are they quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes of prep time, but they also store beautifully for make-ahead meals or leftovers. Customize them with your favorite toppings for an extra kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced onion, minced garlic, spices, and cheeses.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a skillet, whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and sour cream until smooth.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg