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White chicken enchiladas in a baking dish.

Easy White Chicken Enchiladas

Made with tender chicken breast, a creamy sour cream white sauce, and plenty of cheese, this delicious recipe for White Chicken Enchiladas is sure to become a regular favorite! They are easy to make and packed with flavor - perfect for a fun and relaxed family dinner!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 486 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded - I used rotisserie chicken)
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 10 flour tortillas
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 oz can of diced green chilies
  • 3 green onions (diced)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Then, prepare a 9"x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Add shredded chicken, 1½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and salt to a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Place chicken and cheese mixture into each flour tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add butter and melt. Whisk in flour until well combined. Pour in chicken broth and whisk until the sauce begins to thicken. Then remove from heat and cool.
  • Once the sauce has cooled, add sour cream and green chilies. Stir until well combined.
  • Pour sauce and remaining cheese over the top of the rolled tortillas.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the sauce begins to bubble. Then turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 1009mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 940IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 483mgIron: 2mg

*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.

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