Description
Indulge in high-protein chicken enchiladas smothered in a rich and creamy Dreamy White Sauce, perfect for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (for sauce adjustment)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the shredded chicken in a skillet over medium heat with garlic, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice until fragrant.
- Prepare the Dreamy White Sauce by whisking cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Assemble the enchiladas by warming tortillas, filling them with chicken mixture, and rolling tightly, then placing seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Layer the Dreamy White Sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, or avocado before serving.
Notes
Can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Adjust the cooking time if using an air fryer or slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken enchiladas, high protein, creamy sauce, Mexican cuisine, comfort food