Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce Recipe
Delicious Chicken Enchiladas with a creamy and dreamy white sauce made from Greek yogurt and milk. This recipe features whole wheat tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken, topped with a light cheese sprinkle, and baked to perfection for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 enchiladas (serves approximately 4 people) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Enchiladas
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
White Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
- Season Chicken: In a bowl, mix the shredded cooked chicken with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat the meat with the spices.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon the seasoned chicken filling onto each whole wheat tortilla and roll them tightly to enclose the filling.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place each rolled tortilla seam-side down in a baking dish, arranging them side by side.
- Prepare White Sauce: Whisk together Greek yogurt, milk, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth and creamy to create the white sauce.
- Coat Enchiladas: Pour the prepared white sauce evenly over the arranged enchiladas, making sure they are well covered.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top of the sauced enchiladas for a melty, flavorful finish.
- Bake: Bake the enchiladas in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese has melted and started to brown slightly.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from rotisserie or leftovers for convenience.
- Whole wheat tortillas add a healthier twist, but you can substitute with corn or flour tortillas.
- For a richer sauce, substitute milk with half-and-half or cream.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and spices.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
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