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Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

Tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a rich, creamy white sauce made with sour cream, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 enchiladas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 12 flour tortillas 8-inch size
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups monterey jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cup diced tomatoes for garnish
  • additional cilantro for garnish
For the White Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes until golden to create a roux.
  3. Gradually pour chicken broth into the roux while whisking continuously. Continue whisking as the mixture thickens for about 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and remove from heat. Set aside 1 cup of white sauce.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, green chilies, 1 cup monterey jack cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, and the reserved 1 cup of white sauce.
  6. Warm tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds wrapped in damp paper towel or heat in dry skillet for 10 seconds per side.
  7. Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in prepared baking dish.
  8. Pour remaining white sauce evenly over all enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining monterey jack and cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes more until cheese is melted and golden.
  10. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Can be assembled 24 hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake. Add 10 minutes to covered baking time if cooking from cold. Freezes well for up to 3 months. Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut.