Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl AztecaWhite Enchilada Recipe

White Enchilada Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time1h
Serves4

Shrimp enchiladas topped with white sauce and served with rice. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, and a tomato slice.

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Ingredients

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Enchiladas

White Sauce

Method

Enchiladas Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and chopped bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft. Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in chopped cilantro.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Enchiladas

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a flat surface, place a tortilla and add about 1/4 cup of the shrimp mixture in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.

White Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the White Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, diced green chilies, salt, and pepper.

  2. 4

    Combine Sauce and Enchiladas

    Pour the white sauce evenly over the assembled enchiladas in the baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

Baking and Serving

  1. 5

    Bake the Enchiladas

    Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

  2. 6

    Serve the Enchiladas

    Serve hot, topped with shredded lettuce, sour cream, and tomato slices alongside a portion of cooked rice.

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