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White Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe in 40 Minutes

Enjoy these flavorful White Chicken Enchiladas, a creamy and comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz can green chiles
Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • skillet
  • saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown.
  2. In another saucepan, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper over medium heat. Stir until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Lay out flour tortillas and place chicken filling down the center of each. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  4. Pour the creamy sauce over the enchiladas and top with shredded cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 22g

Notes

This dish is incredibly versatile; feel free to swap the chicken for other proteins or add toppings like avocado and cilantro for extra flavor.

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