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White Chicken Enchiladas

White Chicken Enchiladas are soft flour tortillas filled with cheesy, flavorful shredded chicken and topped with a creamy white sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded and divided
  • 10 8-inch flour tortillas soft taco size
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup white onion finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces canned chopped green chiles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 9"x13" baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and 1 cup of the shredded jack cheese.
  • Lay one tortilla on a flat surface, like a cutting board. Spoon a heaping 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of the tortilla. Roll and place seam side down into the baking dish. Repeat until you've used all the chicken.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, ½ cup shredded cheese, and green chiles, until smooth and combined.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the pan and cover with the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes and serve with your favorite toppings, like diced tomatoes and sliced jalapenos.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enchiladas can be frozen for up to 3 months, thaw before reheating. Reheat single servings in the microwave for about 1 minute.

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1515mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 492mg | Iron: 4mg

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