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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

A comforting dish featuring soft tortillas filled with tender chicken, zesty green chiles, and a creamy white sauce, topped with melted cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the 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 medium flour tortillas
For the 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)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the topping
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided

Method
 

Making 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 to create a velvety white sauce.
  3. Gradually add chicken broth to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Whisk 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.
Assembling the Enchiladas
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced onion, green chiles, cilantro, and 1 cup of the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly for a well-distributed filling.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  3. Spread a thin layer of white sauce in the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  4. Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in the prepared dish.
Baking
  1. Pour remaining white sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas, ensuring they’re completely covered.
  2. Sprinkle remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top.
  3. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  4. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro; pair with Mexican rice or a fresh salad.