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Easy Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Description

Comforting creamy white chicken enchiladas made with simple ingredients like shredded rotisserie chicken and a rich cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

  • 8 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
  • 3 cups shredded chicken (use rotisserie for ease)
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or pepper jack for extra spice)
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can of chicken broth (2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 (4 oz) can of diced green chiles


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Mix the shredded chicken with the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, and HALF of the shredded cheese (about 1 cup).
  3. Take your flour tortillas and evenly stuff them with the chicken mixture, placing them seam-side down into the prepared pan.
  4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour and taco seasoning.
  5. Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking until the mixture is smooth. Allow it to heat for a few minutes until warm.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese to the saucepan, whisking until well incorporated.
  7. Stir in the sour cream and the diced green chiles, whisking just for a minute until the sour cream is fully dissolved, making sure not to bring it to a boil.
  8. Pour the creamy sauce over the enchiladas, ensuring each one is generously covered. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
  9. Bake for 22-25 minutes, then switch the broiler on for a few minutes to brown the cheese to a delicious golden color.

Notes

Keep tortillas warm while filling to prevent cracking. Consider sautéing the diced green chiles before adding to the sauce for enhanced flavor.