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Easy Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious creamy white chicken enchiladas topped with cheese and herbs
A creamy, slightly tangy spin on classic enchiladas that uses leftover or rotisserie chicken, perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Serving Size 6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 8 pieces flour tortillas (soft taco size)
  • 3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or pepper jack for spice)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tsp garlic powder

For the White Sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning Use just this amount — not the whole packet
  • 14.5 oz can chicken broth (about 2 cups) Warm broth helps the sauce come together smoothly
  • 3/4 cup sour cream Swap in Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter sauce
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, and half of the shredded cheese (about 1 cup). Mix until evenly coated.
  • Spoon equal portions of the chicken mixture down the center of each flour tortilla. Roll up and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Pack them snugly but don’t overfill.

Making the Sauce

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and the 1 tablespoon taco seasoning to form a roux; cook 30–60 seconds.
  • Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking until smooth. Heat the mixture until warm and slightly thickened.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and whisk until incorporated.
  • Stir in the sour cream and the can of diced green chiles. Whisk just until the sour cream dissolves into the sauce; do not let it boil.

Baking

  • Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 22–25 minutes until bubbling. Switch the oven to broil for 1–3 minutes to brown the cheese—watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven. For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.