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Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy White Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Chicken Enchiladas with a creamy white sauce are a comforting and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish perfect for a family dinner. Tender shredded chicken is mixed with a rich combination of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and spices, then rolled into tortillas, topped with cheese, and baked to bubbly perfection.


Ingredients

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Filling

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Assembly

  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
  2. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the cooked shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Fill tortillas: Spoon an even amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling.
  4. Arrange in baking dish: Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish, arranging them snugly side by side.
  5. Add sauce and cheese: Pour any remaining sauce mixture evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas. Then sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over everything.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese on top has melted and started to bubble.

Notes

  • You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken if short on time.
  • For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or use spicy green chilies.
  • Use flour or corn tortillas based on your preference.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated covered in the oven.
  • Cheese varieties like Monterey Jack or cheddar both work well.