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    Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

    Modified: Jan 28, 2022 · Published: Aug 26, 2021 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 4 Comments

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    If you love enchiladas, you’ll love these Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas! Tex Mex at its finest with shredded chicken and tortillas smothered in a creamy white sauce!

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    For years, my go to enchilada recipes have been my Easy Beef Enchiladas and Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas. I make a few other variations as well, but these two always remain our fav!

    Last week, I had planned on making my Sour Cream Enchiladas, but when I went to grab the sour cream, I realized I didn’t have enough.

    Since I was having a “lazy day”, I didn’t feel like going to the grocery store just for sour cream, so I improvised.

    creamy chicken and cheese filled tortillas baked with a white sauce

    Combining a little of this and a little of that, plus some Pinterest inspiration, these Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas came about and may go down as the BEST ever!

    Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas includes Shredded Chicken, Cheese, and Tortillas covered in a mouthwatering cream sauce!

    That surprised even me if I am being honest because once I have favorites, rarely do I stray away, ha-ha!

    I had put some chicken breasts with taco seasoning in my slow cooker that morning, so all I had to do was shred it by dinner!

    Combining the chicken with cream cheese, shredded cheese, and a bit more seasoning…it was ready to be filled in the tortillas!

    Super quick and simple, I moved on to the sauce!

    creamy enchiladas filled with chicken and cheese

     I created a taco seasoned roux, followed by adding in the bit of sour cream I had. Since I had green chiles in my pantry, I decided to toss those in as well!

    Not only was the white sauce incredibly creamy, but it was packed with flavor!

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    • Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas includes Shredded Chicken, Cheese, and Tortillas covered in a mouthwatering cream sauce!
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    • Next time that Tex-Mex craving hits, give these enchiladas a try! Print the recipe below!
    • Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

    Check out these other great Tex-Mex recipes from the blog:

    Sour Cream Enchiladas

    Easy Beef Enchiladas

    Taco Lasagna

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    Instant Pot Mexican Rice

    With a bit more cheese on top, these were ready for the oven in less than 15 minutes!

    I served our enchiladas with my Instant Pot Mexican Rice and refried beans, which complimented these perfectly!

    Shredded cheese on top of creamy enchiladas, ready for the oven.

    Next time that Tex-Mex craving hits, give these enchiladas a try! Print the recipe below!

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    creamy chicken and cheese filled tortillas baked with a white sauce

    Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

    Recipe by: Kristin
    If you love enchiladas, you'll love these Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas! Tex Mex at its finest with shredded chicken and tortillas smothered in a creamy white sauce!
    4.22 from 32 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 10
    Calories 334 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9x13 baking pan
    • Sauce Pan
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Electric Hand Mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 flour tortillas
    • 1 lb chicken *cooked and shredded
    • 2 cups Mexican cheese *shredded
    • 4 oz cream cheese
    • 1 teaspoon Fajita or Taco seasoning
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 3 tablespoon flour *all purpose
    • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning *see link below recipe card for homemade version
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • 4 oz green chiles *diced/drained

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking pan.
    • In a bowl, combine the cooked/shredded chicken with cream cheese, 1 teaspoon Fajita or taco seasoning, and 1 cup Mexican cheese.
    • Once combined, divide chicken mixture evenly between tortillas and place the stuffed enchilada seam side down in your pan.
    • In a saucepan, heat the butter over medium.
    • Once melted, stir in the flour and taco seasoning.
    • Slowly add in the chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
    • Allow mixture to simmer for about 3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken up.
    • Stir in the sour cream and green chiles and allow to warm up for about 1 minute or so.
    • Pour sauce evenly on top of pan of enchiladas.
    • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and place pan into the oven.
    • Bake in oven for about 20 minutes.
    • Remove and serve!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 13gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 568IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @TheCookinChicks or tag #TheCookinChicks!

    Homemade Taco Seasoning: https://thecookinchicks.com/taco-seasoning/

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    Comments

    1. Leigh Ann says

      February 04, 2022 at 4:16 pm

      I have to save this recipe. I am making tomorrow. You had me at flour tortillas, I really don’t like the flavor of corn. Thank you

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      • Kristin says

        February 06, 2022 at 1:40 pm

        Yay! Hope you enjoy them, be sure to keep me posted! I love flour tortillas too; they don’t break as easily when rolled into enchiladas!!

        Reply
    2. Ashlee says

      October 26, 2021 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      I honestly never have left a comment on a food blog before, but y’all, these seriously are the BEST enchiladas. I made them for dinner & they are completely gone. My teen son & his friends devoured them & were asking me to make more! Lol! My son even asked me to teach him how to make them so he can impress his friends on their upcoming fishing trip! Thanks for sharing!

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      • Kristin says

        October 27, 2021 at 1:06 pm

        Awww, love hearing how much you enjoyed! I love that your son even wanted to learn how to make them, wow! Hope he has fun on his fishing trip!!

        Reply
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