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A close up shot of creamy white chicken enchiladas in a baking dish topped with melted cheese and cilantro.

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

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Indulge in these ultra-creamy white chicken enchiladas featuring a homemade sour cream and green chile sauce, tender shredded chicken, and melted Monterey Jack cheese.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 soft flour tortillas
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4oz) diced green chiles
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese and the cumin.
Step 3: Roll the chicken mixture into the flour tortillas and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Step 4: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
Step 5: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and diced green chiles until fully combined.
Step 7: Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce or use hot diced green chiles.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 485 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 840mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg