Description
This White Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a creamy and satisfying twist on classic enchiladas. Layers of shredded chicken, cheese, and a flavorful sauce make this dish a family favorite. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 8 small flour tortillas, cut into quarters
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, stirring constantly until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Casserole: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1 cup of the cheese. Spread a small amount of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer tortilla quarters over the sauce, followed by a layer of the chicken and cheese mixture, then a layer of sauce. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with sauce on top. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
- Swap flour tortillas with corn for a gluten-free option.
- For extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
