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A close-up shot of cheesy baked White Chicken Enchiladas in a baking dish, with a golden brown bubbly top and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

White Chicken Enchiladas

lilya Miller
This creamy white chicken enchiladas recipe is your ultimate comfort food fix rich, cheesy, and easy enough for busy weeknights. With tender shredded chicken, a velvety white sauce, and gooey melted cheese, it’s a family dinner favorite that never disappoints.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

Shredded Chicken Filling

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can diced green chiles mild or hot
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
  • 8 medium flour tortillas

White Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sour cream, green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese.
  • Spoon the mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually add chicken broth while whisking until slightly thickened.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in sour cream and shredded cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the white sauce evenly over the enchiladas in the baking dish. Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  • Let the enchiladas rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with sautéed veggies, black beans, or leftover turkey. To make this dish dairy-free, use plant-based sour cream and cheese. For a gluten-free version, swap flour for cornstarch in the sauce and use gluten-free tortillas.

🍽 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 520
  • Total Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 3g
Protein: 34g
Keyword comfort food, creamy enchiladas, shredded chicken, white chicken enchiladas, white sauce