Description
White chicken enchiladas are a comforting culinary masterpiece that combines tender shredded chicken, soft flour tortillas, and a creamy white sauce topped with melted cheese. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, offering a deliciously rich flavor profile that will delight your taste buds. With simple preparation steps and versatile ingredients, these enchiladas are sure to become a household favorite, bringing warmth and satisfaction to every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and cheddar blend)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Boil the chicken breasts in water until cooked through (15-20 minutes). Shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and green chiles until combined.
- Spread some sauce in the baking dish. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with more cheese. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with cilantro or diced tomatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg