Description
White chicken enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and melty cheese, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings with family and friends. The creamy white sauce enhances each bite, ensuring everyone at the table will be coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, these enchiladas are not only delicious but also a nostalgic dish that brings warmth and joy to any meal. Create lasting memories while enjoying the delightful flavors of these white chicken enchiladas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let cool before shredding.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with half of the cheese, green chilies, and one can of cream of chicken soup; mix well.
- Place two tablespoons of filling on each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix sour cream, remaining cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth until smooth; pour over enchiladas.
- Top with remaining cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil during the last five minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg