White Chicken Enchiladas

White Chicken Enchiladas ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒฏ

Ingredients

  • 2โ€“3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8โ€“10 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar (optional, for extra flavor)

White Enchilada Sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ยฝ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 small can (4 oz / 120 g) green chiles (optional but popular)

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce
    Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
    Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth and thick.
    Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, cream cheese, seasonings, and green chiles.
  2. Prepare the filling
    In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with 1 cup of the cheese and a little sauce.
  3. Assemble
    Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  4. Top
    Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
    Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake
    Bake at 180ยฐC / 350ยฐF for 25โ€“30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.

To Serve

  • Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions
  • Serve with rice, beans, or a fresh salad

Tips

  • Rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
  • Add sautรฉed onions or spinach for variation.
  • These reheat beautifully and are freezer-friendly.

Creamy, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser ๐Ÿ˜

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