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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Savor Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas for Cozy Nights

Indulge in Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas, a perfect comfort food for cozy nights, bringing together rich flavors and textures effortlessly.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Tortillas
  • 4 medium-sized Flour Tortillas
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken rotisserie chicken can be used
  • 1 Diced Onion or shallots
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro omit if necessary
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese can substitute with pepper jack
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese dairy-free substitute available
For the White Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter olive oil can be used
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour for substitute
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 1 cup Sour Cream cashew cream can be used
  • to taste Ground Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in all-purpose flour and cook until golden and bubbling. Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking continuously until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, diced onion, diced green chiles, chopped cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until well combined.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of the white sauce on the bottom of a greased baking dish. Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture, rolling tightly and placing seam-side down in the dish.
  4. Pour the remaining white sauce evenly over the tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your fillings by adding jalapeños or black beans. Prepare your filling and sauce ahead for easier meal prep.

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