Name: White Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 6 flour tortillas; 1 avocado (sliced); 1/4 cup green onions (chopped); 1 lb. chicken breasts; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. onion powder; 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (shredded); 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup sour cream; 4 oz. diced green chiles; 1/2 tsp. salt

Get ready to fall in love with these creamy white chicken enchiladas! Packed with tender shredded chicken and smothered in a rich, cheesy white sauce, they’re baked until bubbly and golden for a comforting meal that’s perfect any night of the week. Simple to make but full of flavor, this twist on a classic enchilada recipe will quickly become a family favorite.

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White Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 517 kcal

Ingredients

6 flour tortillas
1 avocado sliced
1/4 cup green onions chopped

Filling

1 lb. chicken breasts
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded

Sauce

2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
4 oz. diced green chiles
1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

Boil water in large pot and add chicken breasts. Cook until done then remove and chop. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Combine with 1-1/2 cups cheese.
To make sauce, melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth and let it thicken for couple minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in sour cream and green chiles. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Fill each tortilla with chicken and cheese, roll them up and place in greased 9x13-in. dish. Pour sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, then top with avocado and green onions before serving.