White Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy, cheesy, and comforting, Grandma Rhea's white chicken enchiladas are the ultimate family favorite! Tender shredded chicken is mixed with cream cheese, sour cream, and green chiles, then wrapped in soft flour tortillas, smothered in rich, heavy cream and gooey melted cheese, then baked to bubbly perfection—a warm hug from your kitchen!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 10-12 flour tortillas
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie or cooked chicken breasts)
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- salt and black pepper season to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1 dash adobo seasoning or more to taste (see notes)
- 1½ cups heavy cream more if needed
- 3 cups mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese freshly grated, divided
- 2 4-ounce cans diced green chiles not drained
- 2-3 tablespoons sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, diced green chiles, garlic powder (if using), and 1¼ cups of shredded cheese. Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and adobo seasoning if desired.
- Lay each tortilla flat and spoon an even portion of the chicken mixture into the center. Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the heavy cream evenly over the rolled tortillas to cover. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese generously over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For an extra golden top, turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot! Enjoy.
Notes
- Warm the tortillas to prevent tearing.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Don’t overfill to keep the enchiladas neat.
- Arrange snugly in the pan to hold their shape.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1029IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 2mg
