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White Chicken Enchiladas

White Chicken Enchiladas

The ultimate comfort food, White Chicken Enchiladas offer a creamy and cheesy experience that will satisfy your cravings. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, these enchiladas blend tender chicken and flavorful spices, making them a must-try dish tonight!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion Diced finely
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic minced
  • 3 cups Shredded chicken a rotisserie works perfectly
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 8 large Flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cubes Chicken bouillon
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Flour
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 4 ounces Green chilies
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven
  • Cutting Board
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a pyrex measuring cup, add 2 cups of water and 2 chicken bouillon cubes. Microwave on high for two minutes, then set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the ½ yellow onion diced finely. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 3 cups of shredded chicken and season with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
  5. Assemble the tortillas by evenly splitting the chicken mixture between 8 large flour tortillas. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of each filling.
  6. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and whisk together until smooth.
  7. Slowly add the chicken broth, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in 1 cup of sour cream, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, 4 ounces of green chilies, and ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese until combined.
  9. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas in the baking dish and top with 1 cup of Mexican blend cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • Make-ahead: This is a fantastic make-ahead meal. Double your batch and follow our easy freezing instructions above.
  • Cheese quality: You should grate your own cheese rather than buying pre-shredded cheese, as the latter has an anti-caking agent that affects melting.
  • Tortilla type: While we recommend using flour tortillas for better rolling, corn tortillas should be warmed individually to prevent tearing.