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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

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๐ŸŒฎ White Chicken Enchiladas feature a creamy sauce and melted cheese, offering a rich and satisfying meal perfect for family dinners.
๐Ÿง€ This recipe combines tender shredded chicken with a flavorful, smooth sauce thatโ€™s easy to prepare and sure to please.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

– 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mozzarella or Pepper Jack for spice)

– Salt to taste

– Pepper to taste

– Adobo seasoning to taste

– 10 taco-sized flour tortillas (corn tortillas can be substituted if warmed before rolling)

– 3 tablespoons butter

– 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

– 2 cups chicken broth

– 1 cup sour cream

– 4-ounce can of diced green chiles (with liquid)

– 1 cup additional shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or similar)

Instructions

1-Preheat and Prep: Set oven to 350ยฐF. Spray a 9ร—13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Gather all ingredients.

2-Make the Creamy Sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, stirring for 1 minute. Gradually add 2 cups chicken broth, whisking until smooth and thickened. Stir in 1 cup sour cream and the 4-ounce can of diced green chiles (with liquid). Remove from heat.

3-Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, salt, pepper, and Adobo seasoning to taste. Mix well.

4-Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon chicken mixture evenly into each of the 10 taco-sized flour tortillas. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish, fitting them snugly.

5-Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle 1 cup additional shredded cheese on top.

6-Bake: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly. For extra appeal, broil 1 to 2 minutes to brown the top.

7-Serve: Let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm with sides like salad, Mexican rice, or beans.

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Notes

๐ŸŒถ Adjust seasoning or omit green chiles for a milder flavor.
๐Ÿฅ› Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or cream cheese for variations.
โ„ Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen uncooked for up to 3 months.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Baking time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-free option available

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 502
  • Sugar: 3 grams
  • Sodium: 1044 mg
  • Fat: 31 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 18 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 30 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 25 grams
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg