White Chicken Enchiladas

Here’s a creamy, cheesy, flavor-packed recipe for White Chicken Enchiladas — a beloved comfort food with tender shredded chicken, melty cheese, and a luscious white sauce that brings it all together. No canned soup needed!

🌯 White Chicken Enchiladas

(Creamy Sour Cream & Green Chile Sauce)

🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25–30 mins

Serves: 6 (Makes ~8 enchiladas)

✅ Ingredients:

For the Enchiladas:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)

• 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese, divided

• 8 small flour tortillas

• Optional: ½ cup cooked rice or black beans (to stretch the filling)

For the White Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: Pinch of cumin or garlic powder for extra depth

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep oven & pan:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish.

2. Assemble enchiladas:

• In a bowl, mix shredded chicken and 1 cup cheese.

• Divide evenly among the tortillas, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

3. Make the white sauce:

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

• Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

• Gradually add chicken broth, whisking until smooth and thickened (3–5 mins).

• Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and green chiles.

• Season with salt, pepper, and any optional spices.

4. Pour and top:

• Pour sauce evenly over the enchiladas.

• Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top.

5. Bake:

• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

• Uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

🧀 Optional Garnishes:

• Chopped fresh cilantro

• Sliced green onions

• Jalapeños or avocado

• A squeeze of lime

🧑‍🍳 Tips:

• Want extra cheesy? Add a little cream cheese or more Monterey Jack into the filling.

• Prefer crispy edges? Bake uncovered a bit longer or broil the top for 2 minutes.

• Need it spicy? Add chopped jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the sauce.