Healthy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
These Healthy White Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious twist on traditional enchiladas, with a creamy white sauce and plenty of cheesy goodness. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or gathering with friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 enchiladas 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Enchiladas:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or Monterey Jack)
For the White Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 4oz can crushed green chilis
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Shred cheese and mix with shredded chicken.
- Pour white sauce over rolled tortillas, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Enjoy! 🙂
Cook chicken breasts and shred. Prepare white sauce by melting butter, adding flour, then slowly whisking in broth. Add yogurt and green chilis, set aside to cool slightly.
Divide chicken mixture between tortillas, roll them up, and place in a lightly oiled pan seam side down.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, then broil for a minute to brown the cheese.
Notes
- You can customize these enchiladas by adding your favorite toppings like sliced olives, diced tomatoes, or fresh cilantro.
- Feel free to use leftover shredded turkey or chicken in place of fresh chicken breasts for a quicker meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Healthy, White Chicken Enchiladas, Mexican, Easy, Cheesy, Family Dinner
