Description
Indulge in creamy Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce, a delightful blend of tender chicken and zesty spices wrapped in soft tortillas, perfect for any family gathering.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Onion
- Cumin
- Flour tortillas
- Cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- White sauce (cream sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook chicken breasts in boiling water for 15-20 minutes until no longer pink; shred the meat.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add shredded chicken and cumin; mix well for 5 minutes.
- For the white sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to form a roux, then gradually add chicken broth and milk, whisking until smooth and thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in cheese until melted.
- Assemble enchiladas by filling tortillas with the chicken mixture, rolling them tightly, and placing seam-side down in the baking dish. Pour white sauce over the top and sprinkle additional cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg