Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful and satisfying dish that combines tender shredded chicken, warm flour tortillas, and a rich, creamy sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends and family. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a comforting meal ready to bake and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 3 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a nonstick baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté seasoned chicken until fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes), then shred it.
- In the same skillet, mix heavy cream, chicken broth, diced green chiles, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; simmer until blended.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and cheese; roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 712mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg