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White Chicken Enchiladas (+Video)
Ingredients
- 2 cshredded
cooked chicken), (can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken
- 1 cshredded monterey jack cheese)
(or mozzarella
- pepper, adobo seasoning, to tastesalt
- 10flour tortillas)
(taco size
- 3 tbspbutter
- 3 tbspall-purpose flour
- 2 cchicken broth
- 1 csour cream
- 4 ozcan diced green chiles)
(do not drain
- 1 cshredded monterey jack cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese along with salt, pepper, Adobo seasoning, to taste.

- 3
Place chicken mixture into each of the 10 flour tortillas.

- 4
Roll them all up and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- 5
In a medium sauce pan, melt 3 Tablespoons butter. Whisk in 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour and let cook and thicken for 1 minute (don't let it burn).

- 6
Add 2 cups chicken broth and whisk until smooth.

- 7
Stir in 1 cup sour cream and 4 ounce can diced green chiles. Be sure not to let the mixture boil.

- 8
Take sauce off the heat and pour it over the enchiladas.

- 9
Top with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese.

- 10
Bake for about 20-25 minutes. If you'd like, you can turn the broiler on high and broil these for a minute or two until cheese is slighly browned and bubbly.

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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any weeknight? These creamy White Chicken Enchiladas deliver rich, savory flavors and a hearty embrace, making them an instant family favorite. This recipe provides an approachable way to enjoy restaurant-quality enchiladas right in your own kitchen.What sets these enchiladas apart is the luscious, homemade white sauce. Crafted with butter, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, and sour cream, it creates an unparalleled creamy texture that perfectly coats the savory shredded chicken and melty Monterey Jack cheese. The diced green chiles, incorporated directly into the sauce, infuse every bite with a subtle, zesty warmth that elevates the dish.Prepare for a delightful combination of tender, seasoned shredded chicken nestled in soft flour tortillas, all enveloped in that rich, tangy white sauce. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of creamy, savory, and a hint of piquant flavor from the chiles. The ample Monterey Jack cheese on top melts into a golden, bubbly finish, ensuring a satisfyingly cheesy experience. This main course is designed to be approachable for home cooks, delivering impressive flavor without excessive fuss.Easily adapt these enchiladas to your preferences. While Monterey Jack cheese is superb for its melt and flavor, you can readily swap in mozzarella cheese for a milder taste and equally gooey texture. For the ultimate convenience, a store-bought rotisserie chicken is an excellent shortcut for the shredded chicken component, saving you valuable prep time.These hearty White Chicken Enchiladas are a complete main course on their own, ideal for family dinners or a casual gathering. Serve them warm straight from the oven for the ultimate comfort food experience.







