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 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Serving Size 6servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
8piecesflour tortillas (soft taco size)
3cupsshredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
2cupsshredded Monterey Jack cheese (or pepper jack for spice)
4ozcream cheese, softened
2tspgarlic powder
For the White Sauce
3tbspbutter
3tbspall-purpose flour
1tbsptaco seasoningUse just this amount — not the whole packet
14.5ozcan chicken broth (about 2 cups)Warm broth helps the sauce come together smoothly
3/4cupsour creamSwap in Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter sauce
4ozcan 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.