White Chicken Enchiladas
White Chicken Enchiladas are a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender shredded chicken, gooey Monterey Jack cheese, and soft flour tortillas, all enveloped in a rich homemade white sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, ready in just 30 minutes. With kid-friendly flavors and versatile ingredients, these enchiladas are sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Whether you’re using leftover rotisserie chicken or preparing fresh ingredients, this dish promises a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4-oz) can diced green chilies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked shredded chicken with 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Roll portions of the chicken mixture into each tortilla and place them seam-side down in the baking pan.
- For the white sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour for one minute, then gradually add chicken broth while whisking until smooth. Allow it to thicken slightly before stirring in sour cream and diced green chilies.
- Pour the white sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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