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White Chicken Enchiladas

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

White Chicken Enchiladas made with flour tortillas, shredded chicken, green chiles, cheese, and a creamy white sauce! This enchilada recipe is easy to make and a family favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, enchiladdas
Servings: 6
Calories: 537kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 4-ounce can mild diced green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided
  • 8 to 10 flour tortillas, 8-inch size
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Chopped avocado, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic and stir until dissolved.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), green chiles, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and 2 1/2 cups of the cheese. Add half of the sauce and stir to combine.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, lay a tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Fill each tortilla evenly with the chicken, cheese, and sauce mixture. Roll the tortillas tightly and place in the baking dish, seam side down.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the tortillas and top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are bubbling.
  • Remove the pan from oven and garnish with sliced green onions, cilantro, and avocado. Serve warm.

Notes

You can use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 669IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 543mg | Iron: 3mg