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Easy White Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy White Sauce

Easy White Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy White Sauce Delight

Enjoy a comforting meal with Easy White Chicken Enchiladas featuring a creamy white sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to your taste.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 8 tortillas Flour Tortillas Substitute with corn tortillas for gluten-free.
  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken works great.
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Can swap for pepper jack.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Use more Monterey Jack if preferred.
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles Fresh or canned versions work well.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Omit for milder taste.
  • 1 small Onion Red onions can add sweetness.
For the Creamy White Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium variety recommended.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Dairy-free alternative: cashew cream.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Optional for milder sauces.
  • Salt and Pepper Adjust according to saltiness of broth.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make Easy White Chicken Enchiladas
  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour for about 1 minute until bubbly, then gradually add 2 cups of chicken broth. Keep whisking until thickened (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in 1 cup of sour cream, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken, 1 small diced onion, 1 can of diced green chiles, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
  3. Spread a thin layer of the white sauce across the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Fill each tortilla with about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  4. Pour the remaining white sauce evenly over the assembled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese (about 1 cup).
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake the enchiladas uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
  6. Once out of the oven, let the enchiladas cool for about 5 minutes. This resting period helps with easier slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with additional cilantro and a dollop of sour cream before serving. Exact quantities are listed in the recipe card below.

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