Best 5 Whits Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine. Discover the delectable flavors of Whits Chicken Enchiladas, a dish that harmoniously blends tender chicken, tangy enchilada sauce, and a symphony of Mexican spices. Prepared with love and attention to detail, these enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Whits Chicken Enchiladas:** Experience the original magic of Whits Chicken Enchiladas, where succulent chicken breast is slow-simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Each enchilada is lovingly assembled with a generous filling of chicken, smothered in a velvety cheese sauce, and baked until golden brown perfection.

2. **Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas:** Indulge in a delightful twist on the classic with Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas. This variation introduces a creamy and tangy sour cream sauce that complements the savory chicken filling. The combination creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your senses.

3. **Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas:** Embark on a spicy adventure with Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas. Fiery green chiles add a vibrant kick to the enchilada sauce, creating a dish that is both flavorful and exciting. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of heat and flavor.

4. **Healthy Chicken Enchiladas:** For those seeking a lighter option, Healthy Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect choice. This recipe incorporates a leaner chicken filling and a reduced-fat cheese blend, resulting in a guilt-free indulgence. Enjoy the same delicious flavors without compromising on your health goals.

5. **Chicken Enchilada Soup:** Transform your favorite enchiladas into a comforting and hearty soup. Chicken Enchilada Soup combines all the classic ingredients of enchiladas in a rich and flavorful broth. This soup is perfect for cozy nights or as a meal that nourishes the soul.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is a great 'guy' recipe, because you simply mix, assemble, top and bake; and it's a big hit on the table. It doesn't require lots of prep work, just a minimum of measuring of ingredients found in any grocery store. She will think you slaved all afternoon!

Provided by LARANEFF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
½ cup green salsa
2 (6 ounce) packages seasoned cooked chicken cubes
1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
1 ½ cups white cheese sauce, or queso dip
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray an 8x8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa until blended. Fold in chicken and shredded cheese. Spread a small amount of white cheese sauce onto the bottom of the baking dish. Evenly divide the filling among the tortillas, and roll into firm cylinders. Place into prepared baking dish and cover with remaining sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 137.6 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 1588.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

WHIT'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Wonderful, cheesy chicken enchiladas that are easy to prepare. Everyone I have made these for loved them! These are great with a little salsa, guacamole and sour cream on top!

Provided by WMONROE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
½ cup water
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast halves into a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from the water, and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove the chicken meat from the breasts, and discard the skin and bones. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green chilies, jalapeno and garlic. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until fragrant, then stir in the cream cheese and half of the Monterey Jack. As the cheese begins to melt, gradually stir in the water. Chop the chicken meat, and stir into the skillet. Remove from the heat.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture into tortillas, and roll up. Place the rolls seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the top, then pour cream over all.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the enchiladas are golden brown on the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 908.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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A thick and creamy sauce covers these corn tortillas that are filled with tender chunks of chicken. To suit our family's tastes, I usually leave out the red peppers and cumin. -Sharon Welsh of Onsted, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 white or yellow corn tortillas (6 inches)
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup fat-free milk, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup fat-free sour cream
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Wrap tortillas in foil. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until softened. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 tablespoon milk and cumin until smooth. Stir in chicken. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onions and red pepper until softened. Stir into chicken mixture., In another bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, jalapenos, cayenne and remaining milk. Stir 2 tablespoons soup mixture into chicken mixture. Place 1/3 cup of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up., Place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining soup mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this White Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shappell

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 soft taco-size flour tortillas
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan.
  • Mix chicken and 1 cup cheese. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
  • In a sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in sour cream and chilies. Do not bring to boil, you don't want curdled sour cream.
  • Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 22 min and then under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.
  • *side note - the sauce doesn't freeze very well, so if you're making them ahead of time. Just make and freeze the Enchiladas. Make the sauce the day of.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.6, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 68.7, Sodium 1073.6, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 16.4

WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 green bell peppers
2 red bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
2 or 3 hot chiles, such as serrranos, jalapenos or the like
1 large onion, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese
1 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
16 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup store-bought salsa
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil. Put on a baking sheet and bake until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then shred the meat with 2 forks.
  • Roast the bell peppers and chiles directly on a gas burner (or directly under the broiler) until the skin is mostly black. Throw the peppers and chiles into a plastic storage bag and seal it. Let them steam inside the bag for 30 minutes or so. Core and seed, then scrape off the black skin. Chop and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chopped onions and jalapeno in the vegetable oil until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Throw in the shredded chicken, then stir in 1 cup of the chicken broth and 1 cup of the heavy cream. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the paprika and some salt and pepper, then add half of the chopped roasted peppers and chiles. Stir the mixture around and let it cook for a couple of minutes, then set it aside.
  • In a separate skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk it together to combine. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Then pour in the remaining 2 cups chicken broth, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Then add the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheese. Finally, stir in the sour cream and the rest of the chopped roasted peppers and chiles. If the sauce needs a little thinning, splash in as much broth as you need. Give the sauce a taste and add salt if it needs it (with all the cheese, it shouldn't need much).
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wrap the tortillas in paper towels and microwave until very soft and pliable, about a minute.
  • Place a small amount of the chicken mixture and about a tablespoon of the grated cheese down the center of each tortilla. Fold over the edges and arrange them seam-side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour the sauce over the top. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup grated cheese and bake until bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream and salsa on top and a sprinkle of cilantro leaves.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. Blending different types of cheese, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco, adds depth of flavor and texture to the enchiladas.
  • Don't overfill the enchiladas. Overfilling will make them difficult to roll and may cause them to fall apart.
  • Cook the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This ensures that the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is gooey and delicious.
  • Top the enchiladas with your favorite toppings. Common toppings include sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa.
  • Serve the enchiladas immediately. Enchiladas are best when served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

These recipes provide an easy and convenient way to prepare a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. Whits Chicken Enchiladas offer a combination of flavors and textures that make them a versatile dish perfect for any occasion.

With their simple preparation and customizable ingredients, these enchiladas allow home cooks of all skill levels to create a flavorful and satisfying dish. Their versatility and ease of preparation also make them a great option for busy weeknights or weekend get-togethers.

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