Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce
Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce are a creamy, comforting dish with tender chicken, soft tortillas, and a rich sour cream and cheese sauce. Quick to make and customizable, they’re perfect for busy nights or family meals!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (preferably Monterey Jack)
- 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sauté diced onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent.
- Stir in shredded chicken, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for about five minutes.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream and half of the green enchilada sauce; spread a layer on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and top with cheese. Bake for about 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Add veggies like bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor. Prepare ahead of time by refrigerating before baking.
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