Description
Delicious and creamy White Chicken Enchiladas featuring tender shredded chicken, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and a rich sour cream sauce with a hint of green chiles, baked to golden perfection. This comforting Mexican-American casserole is perfect for an easy dinner and can be customized with additional ingredients like sautéed onions or spinach.
Ingredients
Enchiladas
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 flour tortillas (or gluten-free tortillas for gluten-free option)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, diced green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas, roll each tortilla up tightly, and place them seam-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, cooking for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Lower the heat, then stir in the sour cream and shredded cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Avoid boiling the sauce.
- Pour Sauce and Bake: Evenly pour the prepared sauce over the rolled enchiladas in the baking dish. Place the dish uncovered into the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the top is slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the enchiladas from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving. This helps the sauce set slightly and makes serving easier.
Notes
- For extra flavor and nutrition, add sautéed onions or a handful of baby spinach to the filling mixture.
- You can substitute corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas based on preference or dietary needs.
- Using rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut to save time without sacrificing flavor.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas and substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour in the sauce.
