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white creamy enchiladas

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce bring comfort and flavor to your table with minimal effort. Customizable, freezer-friendly, and loved by all ages, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Try it today and elevate your weeknight dinner game!
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Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cup shredded chicken
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cup broth
  • 1 cup cream
  • 4 OZ diced green chiles

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the oven and baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  • Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine 3 cups of shredded chicken with 1 cup of shredded cheese. This will create the flavorful filling for the tortillas.
  • Assemble the enchiladas: Lay a tortilla flat, spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center, then roll it up tightly. Place the rolled tortilla seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with all the tortillas.
  • Make the white sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of chicken broth, stirring constantly, and cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of sour cream and 4 ounces of diced green chiles until smooth.
  • Pour and top: Pour the sour cream white sauce evenly over the assembled enchiladas in the dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top
  • Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
  • Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Warm tortillas to avoid cracking.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Nutrition Information per Serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Potassium: 240mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Vitamin A: 450IU
  • Vitamin C: 6mg
  • Calcium: 210mg
  • Iron: 2mg