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Creamy White Chicken Poblano Enchiladas Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Creamy White Chicken Poblano Enchiladas are a delicious twist on traditional enchiladas. Filled with shredded chicken, poblano peppers, and a creamy salsa verde sauce, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with the whole family.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 poblano peppers, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 20 flour tortillas (taco size)
  • 3 cups salsa verde
  • 8 ounce cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar or pepper jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine the chicken, peppers, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, spices, and seasonings.
  3. Assemble the enchiladas: Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place in a baking dish.
  4. Prepare the sauce: Mix cream cheese, salsa verde, and milk, then pour over the enchiladas.
  5. Bake: Top with remaining cheeses and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
  6. Serve: Finish with cilantro, lime, and sea salt.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chipotle chile powder.
  • Feel free to add additional toppings like avocado or sour cream before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 390 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg