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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas
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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients
 

  • For the Enchiladas:
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For the White Sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • For Garnish:
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Diced tomatoes, optional
  • Sliced jalapeños, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, diced green chiles, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Divide the filling among the tortillas. Roll them up tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Continue cooking until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Do not boil.
  • Add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Similar white enchilada sauces use a roux, chicken broth, sour cream, green chiles, and cheese to create a creamy sauce.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  • Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with cilantro, diced tomatoes, or jalapeños if desired.
Calories: 653kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 24g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 155mg, Sodium: 1107mg, Potassium: 343mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1092IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 605mg, Iron: 3mg
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