Description
White Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, no-fuss dinner that delivers comforting, restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort. Layers of tender shredded chicken, halved flour tortillas, and a silky white sauce bake into a bubbling, golden casserole. Beginner-friendly and perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, this Mexican-inspired dish offers cozy enchilada goodness without the roll-and-fill steps, ideal for family meals and easy leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 10 small flour tortillas, cut into halves
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chilies, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer tortillas on the bottom, followed by shredded chicken, white sauce, and cheese.
- Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and remaining cheese on top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze: assemble, freeze unbaked, then bake from frozen, adding 10-15 minutes to the bake time.
- Beverage-friendly: pair with a light salad or salsa for a brighter finish.
- Cheese variations: use a mix of Monterey Jack and cheddar for extra bite.
- Gluten-free option: substitute gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Keywords: White Chicken Enchilada Casserole, enchilada casserole, creamy chicken casserole, weeknight dinner, Mexican-inspired casserole, easy dinner, family favorite, leftovers, meal prep