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Close-up of creamy white chicken enchiladas with melted cheese and green chiles in a baking dish.
Alyssa

Easy Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Quick and easy creamy white chicken enchiladas perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 8 count flour tortillas (soft taco size)
  • 3 cups shredded chicken (Rotisserie)
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or pepper jack)
  • 4 oz softened cream cheese
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 14.5 oz can chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a medium size bowl, mix the chicken with the cream cheese, garlic powder, and HALF of the shredded cheese (about 1 cup).
  3. Evenly stuff the mixture into your flour tortillas and place them into your prepared pan.
  4. In a sauce pan over medium heat, melt the butter and then stir in the flour and taco seasoning. Add the chicken broth and whisk until smooth; allow the mixture to heat up for a few minutes until warm. Add 1/2 a cup of the shredded cheese and whisk until well incorporated.
  5. Stir in the sour cream and can of chiles; whisk for just a minute or until the sour cream is completely dissolved, but do not allow it to boil.
  6. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes and then switch the broiler on for a few minutes to brown the cheese.
  8. Serve with hot sauce, refried beans, and Spanish rice on the side.

Notes

These enchiladas are great for a quick family meal and are customizable to your taste!