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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce

These delicious white chicken enchiladas are pure perfection! A delicious, cheesy, and creamy Mexican-inspired chicken casserole that's sure to be a hit with the whole family!
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course chicken recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 pound shredded cooked chicken (approximately 3 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 recipe white chicken chili seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack
  • optional: 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender.
  • Add garlic and flour then cook, stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add white chicken chili seasoning and then broth. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until reduced and thickened.
  • Add sour cream and green chiles (if using) to the sauce. Stir in the chicken.
  • Lay tortillas out and spread approximately ⅓ cup of the chicken and white sauce mixture. Roll up and place seem side down in a baking dish.
  • Cover the enchiladas with the remaining chicken and sauce, then top with shredded jack cheese. Bake for 45 minute or until warmed through and bubbly.

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  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: garnish with tortilla strips, sour cream, green onion, or avocado.
  • VARIATIONS: add drained and rinsed white beans (like great northern) and corn if desired. Adjust the seasoning and spice level to your taste. Very soft cream cheese may also be added. 
  • MAKE IT LOW CARB and KETO: Use a keto-friendly tortilla or a low carb tortilla. Use xanthan gum dissolved in 2 teaspoons of olive oil to thicken if needed. 

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 472mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 1mg
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