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White chicken enchiladas baked in a glass dish, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and green chiles.

White Chicken Enchiladas

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5 servings
Calories 624 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 flour tortillas taco size
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
    White Chicken Enchiladas filling on a flour tortilla.
  • Distribute the chicken mixture evenly among the flour tortillas. Roll them up and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until it forms a paste but is not browned.
    Ingredients for white chicken enchiladas: whisking the creamy white sauce with diced green chiles, with butter and flour tortillas.
  • Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the sour cream and diced green chiles until well combined. Avoid boiling to keep the sour cream from curdling.
  • Pour the creamy sauce over the rolled enchiladas in the baking dish.
    White Chicken Enchiladas rolled in a baking dish, awaiting creamy sauce.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
  • For a golden top, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
    Two White Chicken Enchiladas on a white plate, topped with melted cheese and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 624kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 32gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 1209mgFiber: 3g
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