Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
These Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious twist on traditional enchiladas, with a creamy and flavorful white sauce. Filled with seasoned chicken and topped with a blend of cheeses, they are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Chicken Filling:
- 2 ¾ cups shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
White Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles, undrained
- ¾ cup sour cream, at room temp
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
Assembly:
- 8 8-inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
Garnishes:
- Roma tomatoes
- Green onions
- Red onions
- Jalapenos
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Seasonings: Combine the seasonings in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Make Chicken Filling: Mix shredded chicken, ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, hot sauce, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of seasoning mixture in a bowl.
- Prepare White Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, add flour, then gradually stir in chicken broth, seasonings, green chiles, sour cream, cream cheese, and cilantro. Stir in remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spread enchilada sauce in a baking dish, fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll up, and place in dish. Top with sauce and Pepper Jack cheese.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 12 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top. Let rest before serving with garnishes.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less hot sauce.
- These enchiladas can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas, White Sauce Enchiladas, Chicken Enchiladas
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