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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Enjoy these delicious creamy white chicken enchiladas that are perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 enchiladas
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Chicken Enchilada Filling

  • 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • ¼ cup Chopped onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped

Enchilada Assembly

  • 8 pieces Tortillas flour or corn
  • ½ cup Green salsa mild or spicy

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat your pressure cooker and lightly grease the inner pot.
  • In a bowl, mix the cooked shredded chicken, sour cream, half of the shredded cheese, chopped onion, garlic, cumin, and chili powder until well combined.
  • Spoon a few tablespoons of green salsa into the bottom of the pressure cooker pot.
  • Place one tortilla in the pot, add a layer of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle some cheese. Repeat layering ending with a tortilla on top.
  • Pour the remaining green salsa over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid carefully.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
  • Serve warm and enjoy your creamy white chicken enchiladas.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Pressure cooking enhances flavor and tenderness. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken recipes, comfort food, Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas, Enchiladas, pressure cooker recipes, Weeknight Meals
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