Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of White Chicken Enchiladas. Tender shredded chicken is enveloped in soft tortillas and smothered with zesty green enchilada sauce and bubbling cheese. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or lively gatherings, delivering restaurant-quality flavors right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 10 oz green enchilada sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Boil chicken breasts in salted water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through, then shred using two forks.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with cream cheese, half of the shredded cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Fill each tortilla with the mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour green enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg