Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of white sauce enchiladas, featuring soft flour tortillas filled with tender, shredded chicken and smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for impressing guests or cozy family dinners. Customize with your favorite ingredients, and enjoy every mouthwatering bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 2 cups white sauce (made from 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 2 cups milk)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup canned green chiles, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and sauté onions until translucent.
- In a saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth; gradually add milk while stirring until thickened.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the white sauce.
- Assemble enchiladas by placing shredded chicken mixed with green chiles on each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour white sauce over tortillas and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Warm tortillas before filling to prevent cracking. Substitute chicken for black beans or shredded beef for a twist. Add spices like cumin for extra flavor.