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A baking dish filled with creamy white chicken enchiladas, topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro.

Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

These creamy white chicken enchiladas are a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a family meal. Shredded chicken is rolled in tortillas, smothered in a rich, cheesy white sauce, and baked until bubbly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 10-12 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

White Sauce

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • diced avocado
  • extra sour cream

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cook and shred chicken, then combine it with 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese in a medium bowl.

Sauce

  • Melt butter, whisk in flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in milk, sour cream, green chiles, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Cook the sauce for 5-7 minutes until thickened and smooth, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembly and Baking

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spoon chicken and cheese mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Pour the white sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until melted and bubbly, broiling for the last minute or two for browning if desired.
  • Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the white sauce. These enchiladas are great for meal prep and can be assembled ahead of time and baked later. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.