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White Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious and creamy white chicken enchiladas topped with a flavorful white sauce and cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
White Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Enchiladas
  • 8 pieces flour tortillas
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make the White Sauce
  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Spread a small amount of white sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  3. Pour the remaining white sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with monterey jack cheese.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  2. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for added flavor.

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