Description
Rich white chicken enchiladas invite culinary adventurers into Mexican-inspired comfort. Creamy cheese, tender chicken, and spicy sauce create a memorable meal that connects families around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Jalapenos, sliced (optional)
- Tomatoes, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Mixture Creation: Blend shredded chicken with cheese, sour cream, and green chilies, ensuring thorough incorporation for a harmonious flavor profile.
- Tortilla Preparation: Carefully wrap uniform filling portions into tortillas, rolling tightly and positioning seam-side down in the baking dish to maintain structural integrity.
- Sauce Foundation: Develop a smooth roux by melting butter and flour, gradually whisking in chicken broth to create a silky base without lumps.
- Sauce Enhancement: Transform the base sauce by integrating sour cream, additional cheese, and complementary spices, stirring until achieving a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Assembly and Coating: Completely drench rolled tortillas with the prepared white sauce, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage across the entire baking dish.
- Cheese Topping: Generously sprinkle remaining cheese over the enchiladas, creating a golden, bubbling crust that promises a tantalizing visual and textural experience.
- Baking and Finishing: Bake in a preheated oven until cheese melts into a golden crown and enchiladas are thoroughly heated. Allow a brief resting period to settle, then garnish with optional fresh cilantro, diced jalapenos, or vibrant tomato accents to elevate the presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Tortilla Tearing: Warm tortillas slightly before filling and rolling to increase flexibility and reduce the risk of cracking.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: Whisk the white sauce slowly and steadily to avoid lumps, using a wire whisk for smooth, creamy texture.
- Control Cheese Melting: Sprinkle cheese in layers for even distribution and ensure a golden, bubbling top without burning.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust green chilies and optional jalapenos to match personal heat preference, making the dish adaptable for different palates.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg