Creamy White Chicken Avocado Enchiladas
White Chicken Enchiladas with avocado cream sauce are easy to make and ready in 30 minutes! A delicious twist on the classic perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 699kcal
Ingredients
Avocado Cream Sauce
- 3 large ripe avocados pitted and chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced (or use 4-ounce can green chilies)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, juiced (2 Tablespoons)
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
Enchilada Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ½ cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well here)
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoing (or 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese or mix of cheddar and pepper jack shredded
Remaining Ingredients
- 10 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese or a mix of cheddar and pepper jack shredded
Garnishes
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- sliced avocados, chopped lettuce & tomato (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all avocado cream sauce ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a chunky cream is formed.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, taco seasoning, ¾ cup avocado sauce, and 1 cup cheese. Mix well. If it seems dry add a little more cream sauce.
- Spread a small amount of avocado cream into the bottom of a large 9x13-inch baking dish. This will help prevent the tortillas from sticking.
- To assemble enchiladas, divide the chicken mixture between the 10 tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas are used.
- Top with remaining avocado cream sauce. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of the cheese over the sauce.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until all the cheese has melted.
- Garnish with cilantro and sliced avocados, if desired.
- Serve with sides of rice, black beans, and salsa.
Notes
STORE/REHEAT
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes. Cover the enchiladas with foil to keep moist.
Nutrition
Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 978IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 495mg | Iron: 2mg
