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Close-up of creamy white chicken enchiladas topped with melted cheese and garnishes on a decorative plate.
Alyssa

Easy Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Are you looking for quick and easy dinner recipes for your family? These cream cheese chicken enchiladas never disappoint! They are so simple to make thanks to rotisserie chicken. This is a great last minute meal for busy weeknights and picky kids.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 large enchiladas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces flour tortillas (soft taco size)
  • 3 cups shredded chicken (I use Rotisserie)
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or pepper jack)
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning (NOT the whole packet)
  • 14.5 ounces chicken broth (1 can; 2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles (1 can)

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 Baking Dish Greased
  • 1 Saucepan For preparing sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a medium size bowl, mix the chicken with the cream cheese, garlic powder, and HALF of the shredded cheese (about 1 cup).
  3. Evenly stuff the mixture into your flour tortillas and place them into your prepared pan.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and then stir in the flour and taco seasoning. Add the chicken broth and whisk until smooth; allow the mixture to heat up for a few minutes until warm. Add 1/2 a cup of the shredded cheese and whisk until well incorporated.
  5. Stir in the sour cream and can of chiles; whisk for just a minute or until the sour cream is completely dissolved, but do not allow it to boil.
  6. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes and then switch the broiler on for a few minutes to brown the cheese.
  8. Serve with hot sauce, refried beans, and Spanish rice on the side.

Notes

These enchiladas are a great last-minute meal for busy weeknights and picky kids.