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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

These creamy white chicken enchiladas are made with flour tortillas, shredded chicken, cheese, green chiles, and a rich white sauce that is sure to please.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 5

Notes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (store-bought rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mozzarella)
  • Salt, pepper, and Adobo seasoning, to taste
  • 10 flour tortillas (taco-sized)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles (do not drain)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)
 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the filling:
    • In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and season with salt, pepper, and Adobo seasoning to taste.
  3. Assemble the enchiladas:
    • Fill each of the 10 flour tortillas with the chicken mixture.
    • Roll them up and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Make the sauce:
    • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, allowing it to thicken (avoid burning).
    • Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking until smooth.
    • Stir in the sour cream and diced green chiles. Be careful not to let the sauce come to a boil.
    • Remove the sauce from heat.
  5. Assemble the dish:
    • Pour the sauce evenly over the rolled-up enchiladas.
    • Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top.
  6. Bake the enchiladas:
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the enchiladas are bubbly and the cheese is melted.
    • If desired, you can broil the enchiladas for an additional 1-2 minutes to lightly brown the cheese on top.
 

Notes:

  • This recipe makes 5 servings, assuming 2 enchiladas per person.
  • Feel free to adjust seasoning to taste, and refer to the FAQ above for ingredient substitutions or answers to common questions.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 31g | Sodium: 1044mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | 
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