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White Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with Creamy Sauce

These White Chicken Enchiladas are a creamy, flavor-packed dish that will impress your family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 4 oz diced green chiles canned
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 10 oz green enchilada sauce canned

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a pot, simmer chicken breasts in water or chicken broth until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Shred the chicken.
  3. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with cream cheese, minced garlic, green chiles, and half of the shredded cheese.
  4. Spoon the mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour the green enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Drizzle with sour cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 20g

Notes

Customize your enchiladas by swapping chicken for beef or black beans. Feel free to add sautéed peppers or adjust the cheese type to suit your taste.

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