Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (cooked) shredded chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup salsa, no sugar added (optional Verde sauce)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican Style Cheese, reduced-fat
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth, fat-free
  • 1 (4-ounce) can of diced green chiles
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream, reduced-fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 (6-inch) supersized corn tortillas

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F degrees.
  2. Combine shredded chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, chili powder, and salsa. Evenly distribute chicken mixture over center of tortillas, roll and place seam side down in a 9 x 13-inch casserole pan. Set aside.
  3. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and sprinkle in flour. Cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously. Slowly pour in chicken broth. Stir until mixture starts to thicken, about 6 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 cup cheese, green chiles, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.
  4. Pour white sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese, and bake 25 minutes.

Enjoy!

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