Description
Creamy and comforting white chicken enchiladas filled with tender shredded chicken, wrapped in soft tortillas, and topped with a rich green chile sour cream sauce. A cozy, family-friendly baked dinner perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups shredded chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces green chilies
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in shredded chicken, salt, and pepper, mix well, then remove from heat.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan, bring water and chicken bouillon cubes to a boil until dissolved.
- In another pan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the bouillon broth until smooth and thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, salt, pepper, green chilies, and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Pour the sauce over the enchiladas and top with Mexican blend cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor.
Add black beans, corn, or bell peppers for extra texture.
Use hot green chilies or jalapeños for a spicier version.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven for best texture or microwave individual portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
