white chicken enchiladas with green chilies

10 Pinches
Beaumont, TX
Updated on Oct 23, 2017

This recipe was given to me by my daughter. I made this casserole last night, my family said they enjoyed the casserole. The recipe is easy to prepare and has simple ingredients.

prep time
cook time 22 Min
method Bake
yield Served this in a 9x12 glass dish.

Ingredients

  • 8 - soft flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can 4 ounce diced green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

How To Make white chicken enchiladas with green chilies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan, using non-stick cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Mix cooked chicken, chili powder (optional) and 1 cup cheese together. Roll in tortillas and place in pan.
  • Step 3
    In a medium sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
  • Step 4
    Stir in sour cream, can of chilies, cilantro, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Make sure that you don't bring this to a boil-you don't want to have curdled sour cream!
  • Step 5
    Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Step 6
    Bake 20-22 minutes and then place under high broil 3 minutes to brown the cheese.
  • Step 7
    *I also added a little bit of medium cheddar cheese to the top of my casserole.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Category: Casseroles

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes