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White Chicken Enchiladas

Deliciously Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas for Cozy Nights

These White Chicken Enchiladas are a comforting dinner, blending tender tortillas and juicy chicken in a creamy white sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Tortillas
  • 6 pieces Flour Tortillas medium size works best
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver
  • 0.5 cups Diced Onion can swap with onion powder
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles canned is convenient
  • 0.25 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro omit if not a fan
  • 1 cups Monterey Jack Cheese try pepper jack for extra kick
  • 1 cups Cheddar Cheese dairy-free cheese works for lighter option
For the White Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or margarine as alternative
  • 0.25 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can substitute
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cups Sour Cream cashew cream for dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup of flour and cook for 1 minute until golden. Gradually add 2 cups of chicken broth, whisking until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of sour cream and 1 teaspoon of cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of shredded chicken, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 can diced green chiles, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Add 1 cup each of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese; mix until well combined.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom. Fill each tortilla with approximately 1/3 cup of chicken mixture and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the dish.
  4. Pour remaining white sauce over the enchiladas, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and cover with foil. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden, removing foil for the last 5 minutes.
  5. Allow enchiladas to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These white chicken enchiladas are perfect for cozy family dinners and can be made ahead of time.

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