Description
White Chicken Enchiladas are a creamy and comforting twist on the traditional Mexican enchilada. With tender shredded chicken, a rich, creamy sauce, and melted cheese, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place a portion of shredded chicken and 1 ½ cups of cheese in each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, cooking until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the sour cream and diced green chiles. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Evenly pour the creamy sauce over the rolled enchiladas in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, then broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow the enchiladas to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover White Chicken Enchiladas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- If you want extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
