If you are tired of your same old boring chicken dinner routine, these super flavorful and easy White Chicken Enchiladas are a great way to break out of your rut! We have made these dozens of times for family and company and they always get rave reviews. With minimal prep and dirty dishes, these can be on the table in just around 40 minutes to feed your hungry family! We love Mexican food! And we love enchiladas. While traditional enchiladas in tomato sauce are delicious, sometimes we like to mix it up with something a bit different. This is the best White Chicken Enchiladas recipe because it’s so easy to make using a rotisserie chicken and a homemade sauce. It’s a good balance of comfort food and ease for some amazing flavor.
Why we love this Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Customize the spiciness of these enchiladas easily, and serve with all your favorite enchilada sides or toppings! This is a great recipe to use up any leftover chicken or even leftover turkey. This easy recipe is ready start-to-finish in under an hour, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights. With only 10 minutes of prep time, these white enchiladas are ready in under an hour, which is ideal for busy weeknights. I also love that everyone can enjoy enchiladas with their favorite toppings, so everyone’s happy – even picky eaters!
Ingredients for White Chicken Enchiladas
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Tortillas – You can use corn tortillas for a more traditional Mexican taste, but I have used flour tortillas here as we prefer them for this type of enchilada. Chicken – Use rotisserie chicken that has been shredded or chopped – you can use leftover chicken or turkey as well! Cheese – I’ve used Monterey Jack Cheese for these enchiladas, but Pepper Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, or a Mexican cheese blend are other good options. Butter & Flour – Use salted butter and all-purpose flour to make a roux for the white sauce. Broth – Use chicken broth to thin the sauce out to get it the right consistency for the enchiladas. Sour Cream – To make the white enchilada sauce super creamy. You can use Greek yogurt or an unflavored natural yogurt if you prefer. Green Chiles – Use a can of fire-roasted diced green chiles for the sauce. Cilantro & Green Onions – Fresh, chopped cilantro and chopped green onions can be used as a garnish for a fresh, tangy flavor. Salt – Use kosher salt to enhance all the flavors. Cumin – Ground cumin adds a classic Mexican flavor to this dish.
How to make Chicken Enchiladas
Making Chicken Enchiladas in advance
These white chicken enchiladas are great for a make-ahead meal because you can assemble them a day or two in advance and keep them refrigerated until you are ready to bake them.
White Chicken Enchilada Recipe Tips
Shredded chicken. Use pre-cooked and pre-shredded chicken or make it yourself. You can buy or cook a rotisserie-style whole chicken, then cut and shred the amount of chicken off it that you need. Or you can boil raw chicken breasts until cooked through, remove them from the pan and let them cool completely, then shred them with two forks. White Sauce. You can use a jar of store-bought green enchilada sauce to replace the white sauce to save some time and change the flavor, but I recommend trying to make your own!
Variations of Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Beans. Add some black beans, pinto beans, or Refried Beans into the tortillas, or serve some on the side. Turn up the heat. Add some chili powder, cayenne pepper, diced jalapenos, or hot sauce to the chicken mixture to add some more spice. Cheese. I’ve used Monterey Jack Cheese, but you can use a Mexican cheese mix, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese, or cheddar cheese – any melting cheese will work well! Veggies. Add some fajita veggies into the wraps, like chopped and sauteed bell peppers, onions, or even mushrooms to bulk out the wraps with some added nutrients and different textures.
How to serve White Chicken Enchiladas
Some of our favorite toppings for white chicken enchiladas are sour cream, chopped cilantro, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sliced jalapenos. They also go fantastic with a batch of Mexican rice or some black beans or refried beans. If you want to keep things a little lighter, serve them with a crisp green salad on the side. These Chicken Flautas, Pico de Gallo, Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip, and Sheet Pan Nachos all have great Mexican flavors too if you are planning a party and want to round out the spread!
Storing leftover Chicken Enchiladas
To store any leftovers, let them cool, then cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Freezing White Chicken Enchiladas
Use an airtight container or a freezer-safe dish to freeze your chicken enchiladas either before or after baking. For thawing, transfer the enchiladas from the freezer to the refrigerator and let them thaw overnight. If reheating from frozen, preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the frozen enchiladas in an oven-safe dish and cover with foil. Bake for about 45-60 minutes, checking periodically for doneness. Add extra time if needed until they’re heated through. If you let them thaw in the fridge overnight, they won’t need as long to heat all the way through.
How to reheat Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
If you are reheating a large amount of these enchiladas, we recommend covering them with foil and reheating them for 20-25 minutes in a 350°F oven until hot all the way through. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave. Place a portion of enchiladas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap. Heat on medium power for 2-3 minutes, then check to see if the enchiladas are hot all the way through. Continue heating in 1-minute increments if needed to heat all the way.
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