Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken and a luscious, creamy sauce all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, boasting a delightful combination of flavors that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. With customizable ingredients and an easy preparation process, these enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a nonstick baking dish.
- Sauté seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes). Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, green chiles, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer until smooth.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and a generous amount of cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the rolled enchiladas and top with any remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg