Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato."--Lewis Grizzard

Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chile Sauce Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chile Sauce is from The DeForge Family Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!


Category:
Category:

Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For the Chicken and White Bean Filling:

1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup minced white onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 4.5 oz chopped green chiles, can
15.5 oz can Navy beans, or Cannellini beans
8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
1/4 cup water
1 chicken bullion
1 teaspoon ground cumin

For the Green Chile Enchilada Sauce:

1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 tbsp flour
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
7 oz can chopped green chile
2 jalapeņos, chopped (I used jarred)
kosher salt
1/2 cup light sour cream
3/4 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese
8 8-inch flour tortillas
chopped fresh cilantro or scallions, or both!

Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°.
For the Filling: In a medium pan, heat olive oil on low. Add onions, garlic and saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add green chiles, beans, water, bullion, and cumin. Mix well and cover. Simmer on low 15 minutes. Remove cover, add chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until it thickens and liquid boils down. Set aside.
Green Chile Enchilada Sauce: In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and starts to turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add flour and stir well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Whisk until the sauce becomes smooth. Cook over medium heat until the sauce boils and thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Add green chiles, jalepeņos, and salt to tatse. Cook another minute then remove from the heat. Stir in the sour cream.
Spread about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13″ baking dish. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of the chicken/white bean filling. Roll the tortillas and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Continue filling remainder of the tortillas.
Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Top with cheese. Cover with aluminum and bake 20-30 minutes, until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro or scallions.

Serving: 1enchilada, Calories: 231kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 840mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 2gBlue Smart Points:5Green Smart Points:7Purple Smart Points:4Points +:6

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

57W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.


Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!