Description
Creamy and flavorful White Chicken Enchiladas with a delicious sour cream sauce are a comforting and satisfying Mexican-American dish that is perfect for a family dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Enchiladas:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make Filling: Mix chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Tortillas: Spoon filling into tortillas, roll, and place seam-side down in dish.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add broth. Simmer, then stir in sour cream and chiles.
- Assemble: Pour sauce over enchiladas, top with remaining cheddar.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Enhance with sautéed onions or black beans in the filling.
- Top with cilantro, tomatoes, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
