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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

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🍗 Enjoy the creamy, comforting taste of White Chicken Enchiladas made with a rich sauce and tender shredded chicken.
🌯 This easy-to-prepare recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, delivering flavorful enchiladas with minimal fuss.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 280 grams)

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese (about 112 grams)

Salt, pepper, and Adobo seasoning to taste

10 flour tortillas (taco size; corn tortillas can be substituted if warmed)

3 tablespoons butter (about 42 grams)

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 24 grams)

2 cups chicken broth (480 ml)

1 cup sour cream (240 ml; can substitute with plain Greek yogurt or softened cream cheese)

4-ounce (about 113 grams) can diced green chiles (do not drain)

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 112 grams) for topping

Instructions

1-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2-Combine shredded chicken, 1 cup cheese, salt, pepper, and Adobo seasoning in a bowl.

3-Spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas, roll each tortilla, and place in the baking dish.

4-In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for one minute without burning.

5-Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.

6-Stir in sour cream and diced green chiles, ensuring the sauce does not boil.

7-Remove from heat and pour sauce over the rolled tortillas.

8-Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

9-Bake for 20-25 minutes.

10-Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbly.

11-Serve warm.

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Notes

🍗 Use rotisserie or roasted chicken for added depth of flavor and convenience.
🌽 Warm corn tortillas before rolling to prevent tearing and make them more pliable.
❄️ Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months for easy future meals.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Baking Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Saucing
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 502 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 1044 mg
  • Fat: 31 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg