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A plate with two white chicken enchiladas topped with cheese and a side of rice.

White Chicken Enchiladas

Spiced chicken enchiladas are mixed with cheese and rolled in a tortilla then are topped off with a spicy white chili enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Enchiladas
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 soft flour tortillas
  • 2 c. cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • 1 c. low fat sour cream
  • 1 4 oz can green chilies

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and garlic. Mix well.
  • Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts.
  • In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high
    heat.  Add the chicken and cook for 5-8 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through. 
  • Allow to cool for about 10 minutes and then shred.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix the chicken and 1 cup of cheese in a medium bowl. Place several tablespoons of the mixture in the middle of a tortilla.
  • Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll up. Place seam side down in the baking dish.  
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute. 
  • Add in the broth and whisk until smooth.  Continue
    cooking until the mixture begins to bubble.
  • Slowly whisk in the sour cream, pepper, and green chilies. 
    Immediately remove from heat so that the sour cream doesn't curdle. 
  • Pour over top of the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Then heat the broiler and broil under the heat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and enjoy.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Joyful Mama's Kitchen