White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    219 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

White chicken enchiladas are a creamy and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish, featuring shredded chicken wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered in a rich white sauce made from sour cream, cheese, and green chilies.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups chicken breast cooked, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon cumin divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 1 ½ cups Mexican cheese shredded, style
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 whole grain flour tortilla 6-inch
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Combine shredded chicken breast with, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, chili powder, and salsa. Evenly distribute chicken mixture over center of tortillas, roll and place seam side down in a 9 x 13-inch casserole pan. Set aside.
  3. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and sprinkle in flour. Cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously. Slowly pour in chicken broth. Stir until mixture starts to thickened, about 6 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 cup cheese, green chiles, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.
  4. Pour white sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle on 1/2 cup cheese.
  5. Bake 25 minutes, or until cheese is lightly golden. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over enchiladas. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 733mg (31%) Potassium 277mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 622IU (12%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 186mg (19%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 733mg 31%
Potassium 277mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 622IU 12%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 186mg 19%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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