Description
These Mexican-inspired White Chicken Enchiladas are loaded with irresistible flavors and comforting textures. Soft tortillas are filled with a tangy and creamy chicken filling, smothered with white cheese sauce, and topped with shredded cheese for a bubbling golden finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth, divided
- 4 ounces can diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream, divided
- 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 10 tortillas (8-inch)
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Step: In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Step: Whisk in the flour and create a roux.
- Step: Slowly whisk in 2 cups of the chicken broth until smooth.
- Step: Cook until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Step: Add in the diced green chilies, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Step: If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add the remaining 1 cup of broth a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Step: In a medium-sized bowl combine the chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, green chilies, cumin, and Monterey cheese.
- Step: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Step: Spray a 9×13 inch dish with cooking spray.
- Step: Lay a tortilla on a flat surface, divide the filling evenly, roll the tortilla up and put it in the baking dish.
- Step: Continue until you have used all of the tortillas.
- Step: Pour the sauce on top of the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Step: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Step: Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
The enchiladas can be frozen (before being cooked) for up to 3 months. Cover them with a double layer of plastic wrap to protect against freezer burn, and make sure the sauce is completely cool before wrapping. For a creamier, more controlled sauce, start by whisking 2 cups of the chicken broth into the butter and flour and add the remaining broth only if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 995 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1902 mg
- Fat: 69 g
- Saturated Fat: 39 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
Keywords: creamy white chicken enchiladas, Mexican-inspired, casserole, dinner, cheesy chicken