Description
Delicious and comforting creamy white chicken enchiladas that combine tender chicken with a smooth white sauce and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 medium flour tortillas
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup diced green chiles
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until golden.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until no lumps remain and the sauce thickens (3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced onion, green chiles, cilantro, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350°F; spread a thin layer of white sauce in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining white sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with additional cilantro or avocado slices. Pairs well with Mexican rice or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: enchiladas, chicken, creamy, Mexican, comfort food