Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Name: Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican American
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained; 4 ounces diced green chiles; 1 cup sour cream; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 8 flour tortillas; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt

These cozy white chicken enchiladas are packed with shredded chicken and a rich, creamy sauce that the whole family will love.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Mexican American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

There is something so comforting about a big pan of cheesy enchiladas waiting in the oven. This recipe uses a flavorful mix of green chiles and black beans to make each bite satisfying and delicious.

My secret for these is to shred the chicken while it is still warm so it soaks up all that lovely sauce. Serve these with a side of rice or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces diced green chiles
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
8 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
2
In a large bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, black beans, green chiles, sour cream, and 1 cup of the cheese.
3
Spoon the mixture into the center of each tortilla, roll them up tight, and place them seam side down in your baking dish.
4
To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour and cook for one minute.
5
Slowly pour in the chicken broth and salt, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
6
Pour the creamy sauce over the rolled enchiladas and top with the remaining cup of cheese.
7
Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden on top.

💡 Tips

Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to three days. Cover the dish with foil before reheating in the oven so the tortillas stay soft. These also freeze beautifully if you want to make a batch ahead of time.

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