Description
Looking for a cozy, flavorful dish that comes together effortlessly? These Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are a must-try! Filled with tender shredded chicken, wrapped in soft flour tortillas, and smothered in a velvety sour cream and green chile sauce, this easy recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or meal prep. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea, family-friendly food, or easy comfort food, this recipe ticks all the boxes. It’s one of those dinner ideas you’ll make again and again!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken and 1 cup of cheese. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbling.
4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook until slightly thickened.
5. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, roll up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
7. Pour sauce evenly over enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Warm your tortillas before rolling to prevent cracks.
Always remove the sauce from heat before adding sour cream to avoid curdling.
Add extra green chiles or jalapeños for more spice if you like heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy enchiladas, chicken enchiladas, comfort food, family meal