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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a rich white cream sauce with melted cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 8 flour tortillas 8-inch
  • 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chiles, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with 1 cup of the cream sauce and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix well.
  4. Spoon about 1/3 cup of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Pour the remaining cream sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese on top.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or additional sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 27gSodium: 820mgFiber: 2g

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut. These enchiladas can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking - just add 5-10 minutes to the baking time. For extra flavor, add a pinch of cumin or garlic powder to the cream sauce.

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