Description
Indulge in creamy chicken enchiladas with white sauce, a delightful twist on a classic Mexican dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and cheddar)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can diced green chiles
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, green chiles, and chicken broth until smooth to create the white sauce.
- Lay each tortilla flat; add shredded cheese and cooked chicken mixture down the center. Roll tightly.
- Place enchiladas seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Pour white sauce over them, sprinkle with extra cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider adding black beans or corn to the filling. - Swap out chicken for shredded beef or sautéed vegetables for a vegetarian option.