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Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

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These creamy white chicken enchiladas are quick to assemble and perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring a tangy cream cheese sauce and melty cheese that the whole family will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken about 1 large rotisserie chicken
  • 8-10 pieces flour or corn tortillas flour gives softer, corn gives more authentic texture
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for tang
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder optional
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh cilantro for serving
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Sliced avocado for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave (20–30 seconds wrapped in a damp towel) to make them pliable.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the diced green chiles, cumin, and optional chili powder; cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  5. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese in chunks, and sour cream, whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth.
  6. Toss the shredded chicken with about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the sauce (reserve remaining sauce for topping).
  7. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll up, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Cooking
  1. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
  2. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are lightly browned.
  3. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

These enchiladas are economical, freezer-friendly, and can be adapted for different dietary preferences. Use pre-shredded chicken and cheese to save time.
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