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White Chicken Enchiladas

A delicious White Chicken Enchiladas recipe that will impress your family and friends
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 can green chilies drained
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can green chilies
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
  • 12 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • Optional toppings: avocado tomato, cilantro

Method
 

Prepare Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken, 2 cups cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, green chilies, cilantro, cumin, and garlic powder.
  2. Mix until well combined.
Make Sauce
  1. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
  4. Cook until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chilies, and cumin.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble Enchiladas
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in bottom of dish.
  3. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in dish.
Bake
  1. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
  2. Top with remaining cheese.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  2. Garnish with desired toppings.

Notes

Enjoy your delicious creation!