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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe That's Pure Comfort

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece.
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 Enchiladas
  • 6 tortillas Flour Tortillas medium size
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup Onion diced
For the Creamy White Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or cashew cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt and Pepper freshly ground preferred

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
  1. Make the White Sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until light golden brown. Gradually add 2 cups of chicken broth, whisking until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of sour cream, 1 teaspoon of cumin, salt, and pepper, until smooth.
  2. Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of diced onion, 1 can of diced green chiles, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro. Mix in 1/2 cup each of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.
  3. Assemble the Enchiladas: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1/2 cup of the creamy white sauce in a 9x13 dish. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of filling and roll tightly, placing seam-side down in the dish.
  4. Add the Sauce and Cheese: Pour remaining creamy white sauce over assembled enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top.
  5. Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and cheese is golden. Edges should be light brown.
  6. Resting Time: Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving to let the sauce set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize with jalapeños or other ingredients as desired. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or frozen.

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