Description
White Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, easy dinner packed with tender shredded chicken, soft tortillas, green chiles, and a rich white sauce. It is one of those comforting food ideas that works for a quick family dinner, easy weeknight meal, casual potluck, or make-ahead dinner idea when you need something warm, hearty, and dependable.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 flour tortillas
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 can diced green chiles
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for about 1 minute to form a smooth base for the sauce.
5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and cook until the sauce thickens.
6. Reduce the heat and stir in the sour cream, diced green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
7. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with about one-third of the sauce and 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.
8. Arrange a layer of flour tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
9. Spread part of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, spoon over more sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
10. Repeat the layers until everything is used, finishing with sauce and the remaining Monterey Jack and mozzarella on top.
11. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
12. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
13. Top with chopped cilantro and extra sour cream before serving.
Notes
Do not boil the sauce after adding the sour cream, or it can separate and lose its smooth creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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