Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Poblanos

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Poblanos

Tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in a luscious creamy poblano sauce, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. This restaurant-quality Mexican dish features the mild, smoky flavor of roasted poblano peppers perfect for a comforting spring dinner.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Poblanos

Tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in a luscious creamy poblano sauce, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. This restaurant-quality Mexican dish features the mild, smoky flavor of roasted poblano peppers perfect for a comforting spring dinner.

AI SCORE
88
/100
MexicanDinner
⏱️
75 min
Time
👥
6 people
Servings
🔥
485 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 680g boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 fresh poblano peppers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 240ml sour cream
  • 240ml chicken broth
  • 225g cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 300g shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 10 large flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

1

Place chicken breasts in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 74°C. Remove, let cool slightly, then shred with two forks.

2

Roast poblano peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning frequently until charred on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes, then peel, seed, and roughly chop.

3

Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5

Add roasted poblanos, sour cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir over medium-low heat until cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.

6

Transfer half of the creamy poblano sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the skillet and stir to combine.

7

Mix shredded chicken with 120g of Monterey Jack cheese and 120ml of the creamy sauce in a bowl.

8

Spoon about 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

9

Pour remaining creamy poblano sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.

10

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are bubbling.

11

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions.

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