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Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce

A tasty and nutritious meal featuring shredded chicken rolled in whole wheat tortillas, topped with a dreamy white sauce made from Greek yogurt and cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the enchiladas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
  • 8 whole whole wheat tortillas You can use gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free version.
For the dreamy white sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Adds creaminess and protein.
  • 1/4 cup milk Use dairy or non-dairy milk as preferred.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For added flavor.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese Mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend work well.
For seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt Adjust based on taste.
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place a portion of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and lay them seam-side down in a baking dish.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, milk, and olive oil to create a smooth sauce.
Assembly and Cooking
  1. Pour the white sauce over the rolled tortillas evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  4. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Consider adding toppings like chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced tomatoes, or lime wedges for extra flavor.