Description
Indulge in Easy White Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy White Sauce, a comforting and versatile meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 pieces Flour Tortillas (Medium-sized for ideal filling)
- 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken (Rotisserie chicken simplifies prep)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (Melts beautifully for creaminess)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Adds extra flavor and color)
- 1 can Diced Green Chiles (Fresh or canned varieties work)
- ½ cup Chopped Cilantro (Freshens up the dish)
- 1 piece Diced Onion (Provides rich flavor depth)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (Foundation for the sauce)
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour (Helps thicken the sauce)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth (Flavorful liquid base)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Contributes tang and creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Offers warm spice note)
- to taste Salt and Pepper (Essential for flavor balancing)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter until bubbly.
- Whisk in ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, stirring constantly for about 1-2 minutes until it turns a light golden color.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of chicken broth until the mixture is smooth, stirring for about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and gently fold in 1 cup of sour cream, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken, 1 diced onion, 1 can of diced green chiles, ½ cup of chopped cilantro, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of the white sauce in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down.
- Pour the remaining white sauce over the enchiladas, sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: White Chicken Enchiladas, Creamy White Sauce, Easy Enchiladas