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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

A delightful dish of warm tortillas filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and a creamy white sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Enchilada Filling
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie works great
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced green chiles Canned or fresh
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 8-10 pieces flour tortillas Medium size
Creamy White Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter For white sauce
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour For roux
  • 2 cups chicken broth For white sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream Room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • to taste salt and pepper
Cheese Topping
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Divided

Method
 

Make the White Sauce
  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until it forms a smooth paste and turns light golden.
  3. Gradually add chicken broth to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Keep whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, cumin, salt, and pepper until perfectly combined.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced onion, green chiles, cilantro, and 1 cup of the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread a thin layer of white sauce in the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish.
  3. Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in the prepared dish.
  4. Pour remaining white sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas, ensuring they’re completely covered.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top.
  6. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For storage, keep in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for best texture.