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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious creamy white chicken enchiladas filled with tender chicken and topped with melted cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 enchiladas
Calories 502 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-Inch Baking Dish
  • medium-sized bowl
  • Medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling

  • 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or mozzarella
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • Adobo seasoning to taste
  • 10 count flour tortillas taco size

Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles do not drain
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix together 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese along with salt, pepper, Adobo seasoning, to taste.
  • Place chicken mixture into each of the 10 flour tortillas.
  • Roll them all up and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 3 Tablespoons butter. Whisk in 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour and let cook and thicken for 1 minute (don't let it burn).
  • Add 2 cups chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in 1 cup sour cream and 4 ounce can diced green chiles. Be sure not to let the mixture boil.
  • Take sauce off the heat and pour it over the enchiladas.
  • Top with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes. If you'd like, you can turn the broiler on high and broil these for a minute or two until cheese is slightly browned and bubbly.

Notes

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

Nutrition

Serving: 2enchiladasCalories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 31gSodium: 1044mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Keyword chicken enchiladas, comfort food, Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas, Easy Recipe, Mexican cuisine
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