Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce (Creamy, Cheesy & Family-Favorite Dinner)

The Ultimate Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

If you’re craving something rich, cheesy, and incredibly comforting, these Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce are exactly what you need. Tender shredded chicken is wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered in a creamy white sauce, and baked until golden and bubbly.

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or when you want a crowd-pleasing meal that feels special but is surprisingly easy to make.

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Ingredients

For the Filling

• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup diced green chilies

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 8 medium flour tortillas

For the Sour Cream White Sauce

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

3. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheeses, green chilies, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

4. Spoon mixture evenly into tortillas.

5. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in baking dish.

Step 3: Make the White Sauce

6. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

7. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

8. Slowly whisk in chicken broth.

9. Cook until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).

10. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and cheese until smooth.

11. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Assemble & Bake

12. Pour white sauce evenly over enchiladas.

13. Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.

14. Bake 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.

15. Broil 2–3 minutes for a golden top (optional).

Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

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Tips for Perfect White Chicken Enchiladas

• Don’t overfill tortillas to prevent tearing.

• Warm tortillas slightly before rolling.

• Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother sauce.

• Add a pinch of cayenne for mild heat.

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Delicious Variations

• Add sautéed onions and bell peppers.

• Use pepper jack cheese for spice.

• Substitute turkey for chicken.

• Add spinach for a creamy chicken spinach enchilada version.