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Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas

Delicious and satisfying enchiladas made with shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and a flavorful salsa verde sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 0.25 cup minced white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4.5 oz can chopped green chiles
  • 15.5 oz can Navy beans or Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bullion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
For the Creamy Salsa Verde Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 0.5 cup chopped white onion
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 7 oz can chopped green chile
  • 2 jalapeños chopped (jarred can be used)
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 0.5 cup light sour cream
Assembly
  • 0.75 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese shredded
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas
  • chopped fresh cilantro or scallions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium pan, heat olive oil over low heat. Add white onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add chopped green chiles, Navy beans, water, chicken bullion, and cumin. Mix well, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the cover, add shredded chicken, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and the liquid boils down. Set aside.
  5. In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped white onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add flour and stir well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the sauce becomes smooth.
  7. Cook over medium heat until the sauce boils and thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the chopped green chiles, jalapeños, and salt to taste.
  8. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat. Stir in the light sour cream.
  9. Spread about 1/4 cup of the salsa verde sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of the chicken and white bean filling.
  10. Roll the tortillas and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Continue filling and rolling the remaining tortillas.
  11. Pour the remaining salsa verde sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese.
  12. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-30 minutes, until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro or scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

These enchiladas can be prepared ahead of time. Assemble them completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
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