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White Chicken Enchiladas

White Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious White Chicken Enchiladas made with chicken, cheese, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a Tex-Mex dinner.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • casserole dish

Ingredients
  

Tortillas and Fillings

  • 12 whole corn tortillas
  • 2 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 whole jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 3 cans whole green chiles, diced 4 oz. each, divided
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 ½ cups grated monterey jack cheese divided, plus more to top
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cilantro chopped
  • Picante sauce optional

Sauce

  • 3 Tbsp. canola oil divided
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 cups reserved broth from chicken divided
  • 1 tsp. paprika divided
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil over medium-high heat. Fry the tortillas for no longer than 20 seconds, just to soften. Place the tortillas on a large towel or stack of paper towels to drain.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, and sauté for 1 minute, just to start the cooking process. Add the chicken, half of the green chiles, and ½ teaspoon of the paprika. Stir together. Add ½ cup of the chicken broth and stir. Add the heavy cream and stir, allowing the mixture to bubble and get hot. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • In a separate large skillet, melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk together and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Pour in the remaining 1 ½ cups of chicken broth. Whisk together and cook until it begins to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in the remaining half of the chiles. Reduce the heat, then stir in the sour cream. Add 1 ½ cups of cheese and stir to melt. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon of paprika. Check the seasonings and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • To assemble, spoon the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas, one by one. Top with plenty of cheese and roll up. Place seam side down in a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish.
  • Pour the cheese mixture all over the top of the tortillas. Top with extra cheese if you'd like, then bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle generously with chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with picante sauce, if desired.
  • Faint. Repeat as needed.

Notes

These enchiladas are best served with salsa, guacamole, and tortilla chips for a complete feast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg
Keyword casserole, Chicken, dinner, enchiladas, Tex-Mex, White Chicken Enchiladas
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