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Easy Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Three delicious white chicken enchiladas covered in melted white and cheddar cheese, garnished with parsley.
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Make simple, creamy white chicken enchiladas perfect for a quick weeknight family dinner using shredded chicken and a homemade white sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup chopped green chiles (canned, drained)
  • 10 corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Make the white sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
  4. Assemble the enchiladas: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken and green chiles.
  5. Dip each tortilla briefly into the warm white sauce to soften it.
  6. Place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of the tortilla. Roll it up tightly and place it seam-down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  7. Pour the remaining white sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
  • For a freezer-friendly meal, assemble the enchiladas, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed, adding about 10 minutes to the bake time.
  • Use flour tortillas for a softer texture or corn tortillas for a more traditional flavor.

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