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White Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe for Easy Dinner

Savor the creamy and flavorful White Chicken Enchiladas, perfect for easy weeknight dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz)
  • 8 oz cream cheese
Enchiladas Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce (10 oz)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a pot, simmer chicken breasts in water or chicken broth until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Shred the chicken.
  3. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with cream cheese, minced garlic, green chiles, and half of the shredded cheese.
  4. Spoon the mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour the green enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Drizzle with sour cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding black beans or corn, or use different cheeses for added flavor. Delicious leftovers can be stored for up to three days in the fridge.

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