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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

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Easy and creamy white chicken enchiladas that are perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 810 flour tortillas (medium size)
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie preferred)
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 cup diced green chiles (canned or fresh)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour, cooking for about one minute until itโ€™s smooth and golden.
  3. Gradually add the chicken broth while whisking constantly. Keep cooking until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in sour cream, cumin, and season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced onion, green chiles, cilantro, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and spread a thin layer of your white sauce in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
  7. Take about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture and place it in each tortilla. Roll tightly and arrange them seam-side down in the dish.
  8. Pour the remaining white sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
  10. Let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving, allowing the sauce to set.

Notes

Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Shred rotisserie chicken ahead of time for quicker preparation.

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