🌮 Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce (Ultra Creamy & Comforting)

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These Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce are rich, cheesy, and loaded with tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and baked in a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep — this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home.

If you love Tex-Mex comfort food, this will quickly become a favorite!

🧾 Ingredients

Enchiladas

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

White Sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep

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

Step 2: Make Sauce

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in broth until smooth and thick. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Assemble

Fill tortillas with chicken and a little cheese. Roll and place seam-side down in dish. Pour sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Step 4: Bake

Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

⭐ Tips for Best Enchiladas

  • Use rotisserie chicken for speed
  • Warm tortillas to prevent tearing
  • Add sautéed onions or peppers for extra flavor

❄️ Storage

Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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