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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS IN WHITE SAUCE

Dec.posted by Paula 34 Comments

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These Chicken Enchiladas in White Sauce are packed full of authentic Mexican flavors and are quick enough to make for a weeknight meal!

I love traditional enchiladas, but sometimes you just need a little change. This white sauce gives these enchiladas a decadent, rich flare that I just love! I really liked the creamy sauce of these Chicken Enchiladas for change over the traditional red sauce.

 

These Chicken Enchiladas

I’ll be honest, I’ve loved Mexican food since I first tried it. I adore spicy food! For a long time, the only Mexican food I made was tacos or taco salad. After I had children and started being at home more, I really started cooking more and experimenting in the kitchen. I had more time on my hands, it’s so much easier to stay home with little ones than load them up and go anywhere!

Besides, when I eat at home, I eat less and I know exactly what’s in the food. We enjoy spending time together cooking, eating, and talking.

Chicken Enchiladas in White Sauce

You’re going to love this recipe. It’s delicious and super easy to make.

  1. Tortillas – I used flour tortillas. You can use corn if you like. Also, I found these really good low carb tortillas (and this brand is also good) that you may enjoy.
  2. Chicken – you can use rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even faster!
  3. Cream Cheese – I don’t recommend fat-free for this recipe, but low-fat is okay. I use this brand.

 Chicken Enchiladas

Can I freeze these enchiladas?

Yes. You can freeze the chile mixture separate from the filled tortillas for up to 4 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Prepare and bake as directed above after thawed.

 Chicken Enchiladas

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These Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken {in White Sauce} Enchiladas

These Chicken Enchiladas in White Sauce are packed full of authentic Mexican flavors and are quick enough to make for a weeknight meal!

Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter like this
  • 1 cup onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cups chicken cooked and chopped
  • ½ cup roasted red bell pepper diced, I use this brand
  • 6 -ounces cream cheese cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 4.5-ounce cans diced green chiles
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 14.5 -ounce can chicken broth
  • 10 7-inch flour tortillas corn tortillas or low-carb can be used
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onions and cook 20 minutes or until caramelized. Reduce heat to low and add chopped chicken, roasted red bell pepper, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Pulse diced green chiles, garlic, oregano, cumin, and sugar in a blender or food processor until combined. Pour this mixture into a saucepan. Add chicken broth and boil over high heat. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Spread 1/3 of this chile mixture evenly on the bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Spoon cream cheese chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up and place, seam side down on chile mixture in casserole dish. Repeat with all tortillas and chicken mixture.
  • Top with remaining chile mixture; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  • Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1004IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 514mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. DebinTX says

    04.02.21 at 9:03 am

    5 stars
    So, so good!! Have always wished for a delicious creamy chicken enchiladas recipe, and this is it!! Thank you. Served with fresh guacamole, retried black beans and Spanish rice. A keeper!

    Reply
  2. Sue SIMMONS says

    12.19.19 at 6:23 pm

    Made the white chicken enchiladas having made an executive decision about the onions and they were well received. Great recipe.

    Reply
  3. Sue SIMMONS says

    12.17.19 at 8:19 am

    I am planning to make the Chicken in white sauce Enchiladas but I am not certain about the directions. The onions are prepared and added to the chicken, etc in step one. Then they reappear and are put in the blender for the sauce in step 2. Help! Where do they go? Thanks

    Reply
    • Paula says

      12.17.19 at 11:48 am

      Hey Sue, I have corrected the recipe. Sorry about that. The onions go in step one with the chicken. They do not go in step 2.

      Reply
  4. Tanusree says

    07.13.13 at 1:58 am

    great recipe ! Pinning these too ! think i’ll have to call my next week’s menu plan Callmepmc Menu. ;-D

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.13.13 at 6:58 am

      haha! I like that! 🙂 My family loves Mexican flavors. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says

    07.10.13 at 10:01 pm

    I LOVE Mexican food and I prefer to make it at home. When I saw this post on BlogLovin’, I knew I had to come over and pin! YUM!!! This looks like my carb Sunday cheat meal!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.11.13 at 5:48 am

      It’s really tasty, I tried low carbs once and almost passed out after 3 days. True story.

      Reply
  6. Angie says

    07.10.13 at 5:21 pm

    Can not wait to try these. So craving some Mexican food after that pic:)

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.10.13 at 5:25 pm

      Thank you! I crave it almost daily 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    07.09.13 at 11:14 pm

    Mexican food is always a favorite at our house, Paula! Your enchiladas sound like a hit! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.10.13 at 3:33 am

      Thank you Jamie!

      Reply
  8. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

    07.09.13 at 9:30 pm

    Paula, these look great and I love Mexican food – pinned and FB share!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.10.13 at 3:33 am

      Thank you Deb

      Reply
  9. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    07.09.13 at 12:00 am

    Oh goodness – my weakness!! Must have Mexican tomorrow. And I love enchiladas so much! These look great!!! Pinning! and buffering.
    xoxo

    Reply
  10. Min says

    07.08.13 at 7:21 pm

    HI Paula! I love Mexican food..tex-mex to be exact so I know I WILL love this. I’m so glad you shared this recipe as I’ve never heard of white sauce over enchiladas! I’m intrigued. Must. Try. And I’m with you. Love eating at home but the mess I can do without.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.08.13 at 8:52 pm

      I really should make my boys start cleaning the kitchen! Mexican food is just the best, I bet I could eat it every single day. I love everything I’ve ever tried!

      Reply
  11. Cindy Eikenberg says

    07.08.13 at 4:47 pm

    Paula, these look really yummy! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.08.13 at 5:20 pm

      Thank you and thanks for pinning. I love Mexican food!

      Reply
  12. Stacey says

    07.08.13 at 3:45 pm

    Love enchiladas! (And pretty much all Mexican food…) These look delish 🙂

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.08.13 at 5:19 pm

      Thank you! I’m the same way, love it!

      Reply
  13. Tiffany Khyla says

    07.08.13 at 2:08 pm

    These look tasty! Maybe I’ll give them a try!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.08.13 at 5:17 pm

      Thank you, my husband is a very critical foodie and he liked them, I was shocked. They’re really not what he typically likes.

      Reply
  14. Cranberry Morning says

    07.08.13 at 12:08 pm

    Looks delicious! I pinned this, with the note that I’ll use Food for Life tortillas to make it gluten free! thank you!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.08.13 at 5:14 pm

      oh that’s a good idea, I do some gluten free things, but I really don’t know much about it.

      Reply
  15. tanya says

    07.08.13 at 12:03 pm

    I love Mexican food! Seriously every dish I think of making has some sort of Mexican flare to them. I love the sauce in these enchiladas!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.08.13 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you Tanya. I about the same way. Thanks for coming by!

      Reply
  16. Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says

    07.08.13 at 10:25 am

    Yum Paula… I have been craving everything Mexican lately so these Chicken Enchiladas hit the spot! 🙂 Great picture… buffering! 🙂

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.08.13 at 5:11 pm

      Thank you Krista. There are only a handful of meals my whole family eats and Mexican is one, so we have it at least once a week. lol Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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