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!
Servings: 6
Calories: 486kcal
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: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1009mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 2mg