These white chicken enchiladas are made with shredded, seasoned chicken wrapped in flour tortillas and baked in a creamy cheese sauce.

White Chicken Enchiladas

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

I absolutely love this recipe for white chicken enchiladas.

In fact, my whole family loves it as well.

It's one of those perfect recipes for busy weeknight dinners because it’s so easy to make and everyone just loves it.

Using a rotisserie chicken and simple ingredients makes putting this recipe together almost effortless.

Not to mention, it is incredibly delicious too.

There are a lot of great flavors going on here. I wasn’t joking when I said I love this recipe. I could easily eat this once a week without any complaints.

If you give this recipe a try, I know that you’ll love it too.

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What kind of chicken should I use?

I love using a shredded rotisserie chicken from the grocery store for this recipe.

They are so convenient and flavorful. However, feel free to roast your own chicken if you’d prefer.

Diced cooked chicken breast would also work well.

Do I have to use flour tortillas?

No, you don’t have to use flour tortillas for this recipe; I just happen to prefer them.

Plus, I feel like it really goes well with the whole white theme.

But corn tortillas would absolutely work here too.

Just be sure to warm them before you try to roll them or they’ll most likely break.

Do I really have to shred the cheese myself?

Yes, absolutely! This is the one thing that I’d really urge you not to take a shortcut on.

Pre-shredded bagged cheese has chemicals in it like cellulose.

This keeps the cheese from clumping but it also prevents it from melting properly.

Shred the cheese off the block. The chicken enchiladas will be much creamier that way.

How can I make these white chicken enchiladas spicy?

If you’d like to make these chicken enchiladas spicy, that can easily be done.

First, try using a hot and spicy taco seasoning packet instead of a regular or mild one.

Next, you could swap the canned chilies out for some diced jalapeños.

That will surely add some great spice to this dish.

What can I serve these white chicken enchiladas with?

These enchiladas would be perfectly satisfying on their own. They make for a hearty dinner.

If you’d like to have something to serve along side them, some Cheesy Taco Rice and a Roasted Vegetable would be great choices.

White Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients

• Flour tortillas
• Shredded chicken
• Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• Cream cheese, softened
• Taco seasoning packet
• Green chilies
• Butter
• Flour
• Sour cream
• Chicken stock
• Salt & pepper
• Cooking spray
• Dried parsley, optional

Ingredients

First, in a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, chilies, and half of the taco seasoning packet.

Then mix everything together until it's evenly combined.

Now, take a tortilla and evenly distribute the filling in the center of each one.

Next, roll them up and place them seam side down in a greased 9”x13” baking dish.

After that, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Then add the flour and taco seasoning packet, and whisk them into the butter for about 3 minutes.

Now, slowly whisk in the chicken stock.

Next, stir in more shredded cheese and sour cream.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Now, season the sauce with a little salt and pepper (if needed) and pour it evenly over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with some dried parsley if you’d like.

After that, bake it in the oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes or until the cheese sauce is nice and bubbly.

Finally let them cool slightly and serve warm. Enjoy.