Description
Indulge in these creamy white chicken enchiladas, enveloped in a rich sauce and baked to perfection, perfect for family feasts or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, if preferred)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Salsa, guacamole, or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, half of the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth, stirring to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened (3-5 minutes). Stir in sour cream, diced green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Take a tortilla, spoon chicken filling into the center, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat with all tortillas.
- Pour creamy white sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with reserved cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and golden.
- Garnish with cilantro, green onions, diced tomatoes, and jalapeños. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
For extra flavor, don’t skip the garnishes. You can make these enchiladas ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: enchiladas, creamy, chicken, Mexican, comfort food