Description
White chicken enchiladas are a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender shredded chicken, soft tortillas, and a rich white sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional enchiladas. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a crowd-pleasing meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve these enchiladas hot from the oven, drizzled with extra sauce and topped with fresh herbs for a burst of flavor. Experience the ultimate in comfort food with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3-4)
- Large flour tortillas
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- Canned green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from heat and shred.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, green chiles, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread some sauce in a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and cheese mixture; roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg