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Easy White Chicken Enchiladas

This Easy White Chicken Enchiladas recipe is full of flavor with tender chicken, creamy filling, and cheesy sauce! It is perfect for an easy family dinner.
Course Uncategorized
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 687kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 10 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Enchilada Sauce and Filling

  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoon flour
  • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 15 oz can white beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup salsa verde
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz can mild green chilies
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet. Add the cubed chicken and minced garlic. Cook for 7-8 minutes, until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada filling (recipe below) in the center of a 6-inch tortilla, roll it up and place seam side down in a 9×13 pan with a few tablespoons of sauce spread on the bottom of the pan.
  • Once all of the tortillas are in the pan, pour the reserved enchilada sauce (recipe below) of the top and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Enchilada Sauce and Filling

  • Using the same skillet, melt three tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth. Turn heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, white beans, salsa verde, sour cream softened cream cheese, mild green chilies, and pepper until combined.
  • Set aside two cups of the mixture.
  • Chop the chicken and add it to the remaining sauce.

Notes

Transfer the cooled leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1242mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g
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