Description
Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are packed with tender shredded chicken, enveloped in warm tortillas, and topped with a luxurious creamy white sauce. A comforting dish that is loved by all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 medium flour tortillas
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup diced green chiles (canned or fresh)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small onion, diced
- 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 ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until it turns light golden.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced onion, green chiles, cilantro, and 1 cup of the cheese mixture. Mix everything well.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread a thin layer of white sauce at the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Place around 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla and roll tightly. Arrange seam-side down in the prepared dish.
- Pour the remaining white sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until sauce is bubbling and cheese is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, sauté the onions before adding to the filling. For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños. Use a store-bought white sauce for a quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: enchiladas, creamy, chicken, Mexican, dinner, comfort food