Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas with Monterey Jack and Green Chiles

Here’s a delicious and creamy White Chicken Enchiladas recipe featuring Monterey Jack cheese and green chiles. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish with a rich, cheesy white sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers.

🌮 Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas with Monterey Jack and Green Chiles

🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 4–6

🧀 Ingredients:

For the Enchiladas:

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cumin
Salt & pepper to taste
8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)

For the White Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
1 cup sour cream (not low-fat)
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Make the Filling:

In a medium bowl, combine:

Shredded chicken
¾ cup Monterey Jack cheese
1 can green chiles
Garlic powder, cumin, salt & pepper

Mix until evenly combined.

3. Assemble the Enchiladas:

Divide the filling among the tortillas.
Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

4. Make the White Sauce:

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and cook until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chiles, onion powder, salt & pepper.
Do not boil after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.

5. Assemble & Bake:

Pour the sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas.
Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
For a golden top, broil for the last 2–3 minutes, watching carefully.

🌿 Optional Garnishes:

Chopped fresh cilantro
Sliced green onions
Diced tomatoes
A drizzle of hot sauce or jalapeño slices for extra heat

🔁 Substitutions & Tips:

Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance.
Add Veggies: Try sautéed onions, spinach, or corn in the filling.
Cheese Swap: Pepper Jack for a spicy twist, or a Mexican blend.