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White Chicken Enchiladas

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Total Time: 43 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available

Description

Delicious and creamy white chicken enchiladas filled with shredded chicken and topped with a cheesy green chili sauce.


Ingredients

  • 10 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups Colby & Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (4 oz) can of diced green chilies


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Grease a 9×13 baking dish or your preferred baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1 cup of Colby and Monterey jack cheese.
  4. Roll up the tortillas filled with the chicken mixture and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  6. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute, mixing continuously.
  7. Gradually add the chicken broth while whisking until smooth.
  8. Cook the mixture over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
  9. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sour cream and diced green chilies, being careful not to let it boil.
  10. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas in the baking dish.
  11. Top with the remaining cheese.
  12. Bake for 20 minutes, then broil on high for 3 more minutes to brown the cheese.

Notes

Make sure to warm the tortillas in the microwave for easier rolling. Garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced green onions before serving.