White Chicken Enchiladas
450kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Pepper Jack cheese)
- 5 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces canned diced green chilies
- 10 pieces soft flour tortillas
Method
Preparation
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method—boil, bake, or use a rotisserie chicken. Once cooked, shred the chicken with a fork if necessary.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 3/4 cup of shredded cheese, garlic powder, and cream cheese. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Making the Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and taco seasoning, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and continue heating until thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in sour cream and diced green chilies, being careful not to boil.
Assembly and Baking
- Take a tortilla shell and fill it with the chicken and cheese mixture. Roll it up and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Once all tortillas are filled and arranged, pour the sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22 minutes, then switch to high broil for an additional 3 minutes to brown the cheese.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories450kcalCarbohydrates40gProtein30gFat20gSaturated Fat12gSodium800mgFiber2gSugar3g
Notes
Ingredient substitutions include using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, or low-fat cream cheese instead of cream cheese. For extra nutrition, spinach or black beans can be added to the filling, and diced jalapeños can be included for more spice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in an oven at 350 degrees F or microwave individual servings.