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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe baked with melted Monterey Jack cheese and fresh parsley garnish.

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

5 from 5 votes
Aliana Recipes
Pure comfort magic with tender tortillas stuffed with juicy chicken and smothered in incredibly creamy white sauce. These homemade enchiladas deliver restaurant-quality flavor with that special homemade touch that makes everything taste better.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings:8 servings
Course:Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine:American, Tex-Mex
Calories:425kcal
Cost:$14.75

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 flour tortillas medium size
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ cup diced green chiles canned or fresh
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter for white sauce
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour for roux
  • 2 cups chicken broth for white sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • 1 9×13 inch baking dish For assembling and baking the enchiladas
  • 1 Large saucepan To make the creamy white sauce
  • 1 Whisk For creating smooth, lump-free white sauce
  • 1 Mixing bowl To combine chicken filling ingredients

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until it forms a smooth paste and turns light golden. This creates the foundation for your velvety white sauce.
  2. Gradually add chicken broth to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until sauce thickens and becomes smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, cumin, salt, and pepper until perfectly combined.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced onion, green chiles, cilantro, and 1 cup of the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly to create a well-distributed filling that delivers flavor in every bite.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread a thin layer of white sauce in bottom of greased 9x13 baking dish. Place about ⅓ cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and arrange seam-side down in prepared dish.
  5. Pour remaining white sauce evenly over rolled enchiladas, ensuring they're completely covered. Sprinkle remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top for that golden, bubbly finish.
  6. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until sauce is bubbling around edges and cheese is melted and golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow sauce to set properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

The secret to incredible white enchiladas is perfecting your white sauce consistency – it should coat the back of a spoon but not be too thick. Reserve extra chicken broth to thin if needed. Don't skip the 5-minute resting time after baking; it helps the sauce set perfectly and ensures clean slicing. That's what separates good enchiladas from absolutely perfect ones.