Description
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas in White Sauce are the ultimate cozy weeknight dinner. Tender shredded chicken tucked into soft flour tortillas, smothered in a rich, tangy white sauce and topped with melted cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden, this comforting dish is easy to make for family meals, potlucks, or weekend gatherings. Prep ahead, reheat well, and customize with extra heat from peppers. Serve with rice, beans, or a crisp salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with ½ cup of the cheese.
- Spoon chicken mixture evenly into tortillas, roll up, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth and thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chilies, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour white sauce evenly over enchiladas.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.
- If using corn tortillas, lightly warm to prevent cracking.
- Let the dish rest 5 minutes before serving to set.
- Garnish with cilantro or lime wedges for brightness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas in White Sauce, chicken enchiladas, white sauce enchiladas, Mexican comfort food, cheesy enchiladas, weeknight dinner, family-friendly dinner