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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

Comforting baked chicken enchiladas wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a rich sour cream white sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 can diced green chilies mild

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet, whisk in flour, then slowly add chicken broth until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, cumin, and green chilies.
  4. Fill tortillas with chicken and cheese, roll, and place in baking dish.
  5. Pour sauce over enchiladas, top with cheese, and bake 25–30 minutes.

Notes

Let rest before serving for best texture.