Description
Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce are a creamy, comforting dish that brings the whole family together. Tender chicken wrapped in tortillas and smothered in savory white sauce will delight everyone’s taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Large flour tortillas
- Shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Green chiles
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil chicken in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Mix sour cream, green chiles, cumin, paprika, salt, and lime juice into the sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and drizzle sauce over before rolling them tightly.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Pour remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute shredded beef or black beans for a vegetarian option. For added spice, include jalapeños or cayenne pepper in the sauce. Serve with Mexican rice and refried beans for a complete meal.