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White Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy, cheesy white chicken enchiladas baked in a flavorful white sauce with green chiles and melted cheese.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can diced green chiles (4-ounce can)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chiles, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, combine shredded chicken with 0.5 cup of the white sauce.
  • Lightly brush both sides of each tortilla with vegetable oil. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave to make pliable.
  • Fill each tortilla with a portion of the chicken mixture and 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour remaining white sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra creaminess, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream with the sour cream. Serve with lime wedges and avocado slices.