White Chicken Enchiladas

White Chicken Enchiladas

from chickenobsessed.com
Main Dish
40 min

Creamy, cheesy comfort food that's ready in 30 minutes! These easy sour cream chicken enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a rich white sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something that tastes like you spent hours cooking.

Ingredients

  • 3 cupscooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cupsour cream, divided
  • 2 cupsmonterey jack cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1can diced green chiles
  • 8flour tortillas
  • 3 tablespoonsbutter
  • 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 1can cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cupchicken broth (if needed)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup cheese, and green chiles. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    For the sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in cream of chicken soup and remaining 1/2 cup sour cream. Add chicken broth if sauce is too thick.

  4. 4

    Place about 1/3 cup filling in each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in prepared baking dish.

  5. 5

    Pour white sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.

  7. 7

    Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro if desired.