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Creamy chicken enchiladas with white sauce served on a plate

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious creamy chicken enchiladas enveloped in a luscious white sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or to impress guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great!
  • 8-10 pieces flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or a blend of your favorites
  • 1 cup sour cream Greek yogurt is an excellent substitute
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup or homemade if you’re feeling adventurous!
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a pan over medium heat, drizzle in olive oil and add the chopped onion. Sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Combine the cooked shredded chicken into the onion-garlic mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, and stir. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
  5. Off the heat, mix in half of the sour cream.
Assembly
  1. Take a tortilla, add a generous amount of the chicken mixture down the center, and sprinkle with cheese. Roll it up tightly and place it seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat for all tortillas.
  2. In a bowl, combine the remaining sour cream with a splash of chicken broth to create a smooth sauce. Pour it over the rolled enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
Cooking
  1. Pop the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For variations, swap chicken for veggies or black beans. You can use corn tortillas for an authentic twist or add ingredients to elevate the dish.

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