Description
White chicken enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. This delightful recipe features tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft flour tortillas and generously coated with a creamy white sauce. Each bite bursts with rich flavors, thanks to the combination of melted cheese, zesty green chiles, and aromatic seasonings. Not only are these enchiladas quick to prepare—taking less than an hour—but they are also customizable, allowing you to adjust ingredients based on your personal taste or dietary needs. Serve them alongside Mexican rice or fresh guacamole for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Large flour tortillas
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 can diced green chiles
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Boil the chicken breasts in salted water until cooked through (15-20 minutes), then shred using two forks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, half of the cheese, green chiles, garlic powder, and sour cream.
- Spoon about half a cup of filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Mix remaining cream of chicken soup with sour cream and spread over the enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg