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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas – Easy 30-Min Family Dinner Recipe


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 enchiladas

Description

These creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are an easy, comforting family dinner made with tender shredded chicken, tortillas, Monterey Jack cheese, and a rich sour cream green chile sauce baked until hot and bubbly.


Ingredients

1.5 to 2 pounds chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

8 flour or corn tortillas

1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 tablespoons salted butter

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth or stock

1 can chopped green chiles (4 ounces)

1 cup sour cream

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided equally


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.

2. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.

3. Add the cooked shredded chicken to the skillet and stir well to combine with the onion and spices. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is heated through.

4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese until evenly mixed. Set the filling aside.

5. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until smooth and lightly bubbling.

6. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth.

7. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens.

8. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the sour cream and chopped green chiles until fully combined. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper if needed.

9. Spread about 1/2 cup of the sour cream sauce over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

10. Divide the chicken filling into 8 equal portions. Spoon one portion into the center of each tortilla.

11. Roll each tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the casserole dish.

12. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the enchiladas, covering them from end to end.

13. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.

14. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.

15. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced jalapeños if desired.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken works very well in this recipe and saves time.

Flour tortillas are softer and easier to roll, but corn tortillas can also be used.

Warm the tortillas slightly before filling to help prevent cracking.

For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use hot green chiles.

These enchiladas can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired