Description
White chicken enchiladas wrap tender chicken in tortillas and smother everything in a creamy white sauce. It’s an easy dinner that feels special enough for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup diced green chilies
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup cream of chicken soup, ½ cup diced green chilies, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Soften 8 flour tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds on each side, making them pliable and easy to roll.
- Spread about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture along the center of each tortilla, then carefully roll them into tight cylinders.
- Generously coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, then arrange the rolled enchiladas seam-side down.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese evenly across the top of the enchiladas, then drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts completely and develops a light golden color around the edges.
Notes
- Make sure your chicken is thoroughly shredded for the smoothest filling texture.
- Warming tortillas briefly prevents cracking and makes them easier to roll without breaking.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat dairy for low-fat sour cream and cheese alternatives.
- Add extra green chilies or jalapeños if your family enjoys more heat in the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg