Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas
These Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas wrap tender chicken and creamy sauce in soft tortillas, topped with melting cheese for an irresistible dish.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (shredded) Use cooked chicken for convenience.
- 1 whole lime (juice) Fresh lime juice adds flavor.
- 8 pieces small/medium flour tortillas Soft tortillas for wrapping.
- 2 tbsp butter For making the creamy sauce.
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese For topping.
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese For topping.
- 1 roasted jalapeño (minced) Adds spice.
Sauce ingredients
- 2 tbsp flour To thicken the sauce.
- 1 cup chicken broth For the sauce base.
- 1/2 cup sour cream Adds creaminess.
- 1/2 block cream cheese For a rich sauce.
- 1 clove garlic (grated) For flavor.
- 1/4 tsp salt & black pepper To taste.
- 1 tsp onion powder For seasoning.
- 1 tsp garlic powder For seasoning.
- pinch white pepper For seasoning.
Garnish
- 1/2 stalk green onion (chopped) For garnish.
- as needed lime wedges For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350-375°F (175-190°C) to ensure even baking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Place a portion of the seasoned chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll them up tightly.
Making the Sauce
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, then add the grated garlic and flour to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to thicken the sauce.
- Add the minced roasted jalapeño, sour cream, and cream cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Assembly and Baking
- Pour the creamy sauce over the rolled tortillas in a baking dish to ensure each one is well covered.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly, optionally broil for 1-2 minutes to crisp the cheese.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
To avoid overfilling, use the recommended amount of chicken mixture. Watch baking time to prevent drying out.