Description
White chicken enchiladas became my weekend comfort mission, packed with shredded chicken, melty cheese, and a creamy sauce that wraps your taste buds in pure satisfaction. Straightforward yet delicious, these enchiladas deliver a Mexican-inspired meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups chicken
- 8–10 small flour tortillas
- 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2–3 tablespoons green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to exactly 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with 3 cups cooked chicken in a mixing bowl.
- Place a flour tortilla on a clean surface and add ¼ cup chicken-cheese mixture to its center.
- Roll the tortilla tightly, tucking in sides, and position it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Continue filling and rolling remaining tortillas until the dish is filled with 8-10 enchiladas.
- Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Whisk 3 tablespoons flour into melted butter for exactly 1 minute, creating a smooth roux.
- Gradually pour 2 cups chicken broth into the roux, whisking constantly for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup sour cream and 1 can of diced green chilies until completely combined.
- Pour white sauce evenly over rolled enchiladas, covering every inch of the tortillas.
- Sprinkle remaining 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese across the top of the dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts and sauce bubbles around edges.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes to achieve a golden cheese topping.
- Garnish with 2-3 tablespoons sliced green onions before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap corn tortillas for flour tortillas if you prefer a softer texture and more pliable wrap for your enchiladas.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut that adds extra flavor and saves preparation time.
- Season your chicken filling generously with salt, pepper, and cumin to boost the overall taste profile of the dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use reduced-fat cheese without compromising the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg