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Published: March 28, 2019 | Last Updated: September 20, 2019 | Author: Lois

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas is a recipe every home cook needs in her, or his, recipe box. These are seriously delicious and so easy to make. You can even freeze them for when life is busy and you think you don’t have time to cook. 

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas on white plate with sour cream and chopped jalapenos
Lately I have been spending so much time in the past…on the blog that is. I’ve been blogging for almost 11 years and there are so many recipes on my site that just don’t get viewed anymore. I really think it’s because of a few reasons. A lot of the older recipes don’t have a printable recipe card and a lot of the photos are horrible like this recipe for creamy chicken enchiladas. 

This is an amazing delicious recipe that I know your family is going to love. My family loves the taste of these enchiladas and I love how incredibly easy they are to make. 

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

This recipe for Creamy Chicken Enchiladas first appeared on my site back in 2011. Back when I had no clue what I was doing with photographing my recipes. That’s very obvious if you look at the photo collage below of the original photos. 

This recipe needed to be updated with better photos and a printable recipe card for some time and I’m happy that time has finally arrived! 

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

This is a really easy recipe to make for your family for dinner. You all know how much I enjoy easy recipes!

Don’t let the can of green chilies and jalapenos make you think this is a spicy recipe…it’s not! My family loves these creamy chicken enchiladas with both cans of green chilies and jalapenos, but everyone’s tastes are different. So please feel free to experiment with the sauce and adjust for how you know your family handles spice. 

How to Make Shredded Chicken

This recipe calls for 2 cups of cooked, shredded chicken. You can use a rotiserrie chicken or use leftover chicken. I like to cook chicken in the crock pot for recipes that call for shredded chicken like this one and for my chicken pot pie recipe. 

How to Make Creamy Chicken Enchiladas 

Make sure you print out the recipe below and save it for later!

Ingredients: 

  • 6 – 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 – 4 ounce can diced green chilies
  • 1 – 4 ounce can diced jalapenos
  • chopped green onions, diced jalapenos or chopped cilantro; optional for garnish

Directions: 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a skillet, melt the butter.
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for about one minute or until the flour and butter are combined.
  4. Add the chicken broth and using a wire whisk, stir until smooth.
  5. Continue to heat over medium heat until thick; about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and add the can of diced green chilies and diced jalapenos.
  7. Add the sour cream and stir to combine.
  8. Set the sauce aside while you assemble the enchiladas.
  9. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and the 1 cup of Monterrey Jack cheese.
  10. Lay the flour tortillas out on a cutting board or flat surface.
  11. Spoon some of the chicken and cheese mixture down the center of each flour tortilla.
  12. Roll the tortillas up and place seam down in a 9 X 13 baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  13. Pour the sauce over the top of the flour tortillas.
  14. Top with the 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  15. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes.
  16. Turn the broiler on and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted and bubbly.
  17. Sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired. 

Let’s Get Cooking! 

Make the sauce by melting the butter in a skillet and then stir in the flour. Allow the flour to cook for a minute or two before pouring in the broth. 

Then add the cans of green chilies and diced jalapenos followed by the sour cream. 

Process photos making the cream sauce for Creamy Chicken Enchiladas from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Combine the shredded chicken with the cheese in a bowl. 

shredded chicken for creamy chicken enchiladas.

Combine chicken and cheese together in bowl.

How to Form the Chicken Enchiladas

Lay the flour tortillas on a cutting board and then spread a portion of the chicken and cheese mixture down the center. Roll up at one end and then place seam down in the bottom of 9X13 baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. 

Spread chicken and cheese in flour tortillas from Walking on Sunshine Recipes.

Pour the creamy white sauce on top. Look how delicious that is! 

Pour homemade creamy white sauce on top of chicken enchiladas.

Creamy Sauce poured on top of chicken enchiladas.

Add the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. 

Add Shredded Cheddar Cheese to top of chicken enchiladas.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes and then place under the broiler for a few minutes to make sure the cheese is golden brown and completely melted. 

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade White Sauce.

Garnish with chopped green onions, chopped jalapenos or chopped cilantro if desired. 

Sprinkle chopped onions on top of Creamy Chicken Enchiladas when done baking.

How to Serve Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

  • Serve the creamy chicken enchiladas with a spoonful of sour cream and maybe some homemade salsa if desired. 
  • You can serve rice pilaf, roasted potatoes or a tossed salad also as side dishes. 
  • Roasted zucchini is really nice as well and what I originally served when I first made this recipe 8 years ago.  

Serving Creamy Chicken Enchiladas from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

And just in case we forget, here’s what the “hero” photo looked like eight years ago. Things have definitely improved over the years!


Tips for Freezing the Chicken Enchiladas:

  • You can freeze the enchiladas but not the sauce. 
  • Lay the prepared enchiladas without the sauce on a baking tray that’s been lined with foil and flash freeze them in the freezer for about 30 minutes. 
  • Then wrap the frozen enchiladas in aluminum foil and store in a freezer safe plastic bag or container. 
  • When you need to make a quick dinner, remove the enchiladas from the freezer and allow to defrost and then prepare the sauce. 
  • Cook as directed above. 

More Easy Dinner Recipes: 

  • Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
  • Chicken Cutlets Italian Style
  • Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

 

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Yield: 6 - 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas is a recipe every home cook needs in her, or his, recipe box. These are delicious and so easy to make with freezing tips to help on busy nights.

Ingredients

  • 6 - 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cups shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 - 4 ounce can diced green chilies
  • 1 - 4 ounce can diced jalapenos
  • chopped green onions; optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a skillet, melt the butter.
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for about one minute until the flour and butter are combined.
  4. Add the chicken broth and using a wire whisk, stir until smooth.
  5. Continue to heat over medium heat until thick; about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and add the can of diced green chilies and diced jalapenos.
  7. Add the sour cream and stir to combine.
  8. Set the sauce aside while you assemble the enchiladas.
  9. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and the 1 cup of Monterrey Jack cheese.
  10. Lay the flour tortillas out on a cutting board or flat surface.
  11. Spoon some of the chicken and cheese mixture down the center of each flour tortilla.
  12. Roll the tortillas up and place seam down in a 9 X 13 baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  13. Pour the sauce over the top of the flour tortillas.
  14. Top with the 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  15. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes.
  16. Turn the broiler on and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted and bubbly. 
  17. Sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired for garnish.

Notes

Tips for Freezing the Chicken Enchiladas:

  • You can freeze the enchiladas but not the sauce. 
  • Lay the prepared enchiladas without the sauce on a baking tray that's been lined with foil and flash freeze them in the freezer for about 30 minutes. 
  • Then wrap the frozen enchiladas in aluminum foil and store in a freezer safe plastic bag or container. 
  • When you need to make a quick dinner, remove the enchiladas from the freezer and allow to defrost and then prepare the sauce. 
  • Cook as directed above. 

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 454 Total Fat: 26g Saturated Fat: 13g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 84mg Sodium: 728mg Carbohydrates: 34g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g Protein: 21g
The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Main Dishes
 

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas on white plate with blue striped napkin.

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with homemade white sauce.
 


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Comments

  1. Marisa F. Stewart says

    May 11, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    We do love our enchiladas and yours look to die for. That cheese!! Oh, I’d love to be having the enchiladas tonight in place of our salmon. Your photos look great. And I know we all have past photos we’d like to deep six. But the recipe certainly looks and sounds top notch.

    Reply
  2. Jolina says

    May 7, 2019 at 9:03 am

    This looks delicious! We love making enchiladas, love your tips on how to freeze them (we haven’t thought of that and always end up with soggy leftovers!!)

    Reply
    • Lois says

      May 7, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks for visiting Jolina!

      Reply
  3. Denise says

    May 7, 2019 at 6:35 am

    OH my that looks so creamy and cheesy! We make enchiladas with a red sauce but this looks so much better. Love the sour cream sauce on top!

    Reply
    • Lois says

      May 7, 2019 at 10:14 pm

      We like a red sauce as well, but I love anything creamy!

      Reply
  4. Veena Azmanov says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:49 am

    Amazing presentation and too delicious to resist. Love the cheesy and chicken combination to it.

    Reply
  5. Erlene says

    April 28, 2019 at 11:39 pm

    This recipe looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing on MM. Pinned and featuring it on this week’s party.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      April 29, 2019 at 11:48 am

      Thank you for the feature Erlene!

      Reply
  6. Sally says

    March 31, 2019 at 6:12 am

    Wow these look absolutely delicious. We always add jalapenos to ours.

    Reply
  7. Jacquelyn Stager says

    January 18, 2012 at 1:50 am

    Seems like everyone has a different way to make creamy chicken enchiladas. I've got 2 recipes plus 1 I made up from those! Hummm…Mine have the cream sauce INSIDE…with the chicken. I think I will try it both in and out 🙂 with the cheese of course. You are right, these CAN look bland. After I get done baking mine (never THOUGHT of broiling…does it get nice & hot inside?) I garnish the dish with chopped lettuce, chopped tomato, chopped onion, and chopped black olive. Is that zucchini you have on the side? All looks fabulous!

    Reply
  8. Julie Harward says

    January 17, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Oh YUM…these look so good it makes my tummy growl! ;D

    Reply
  9. Blondee says

    January 16, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Love enchiladas! The Colonel is lucky you are such a clever and classy cook!!

    Reply
  10. Chatty Crone says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Oh I love zucchini grilled and that baked cheese on top looks wonderful – yum! sandie

    Reply
  11. Elena says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    That looks yummy. We love chicken anything:)

    Reply
  12. Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter says

    January 16, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    These look very good! I usually have left over chicken, too, and will remember this recipe next time. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Maple Lane says

    January 16, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    We would love this and I have some leftover chicken now! Have a great Monday.

    Reply
  14. Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says

    January 16, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    They look amazing! I love enchiladas. I need to put this on my menu.

    Reply
  15. Jill says

    January 16, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Yummy! They look fantastic.

    Reply
  16. Diane says

    January 16, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    This looks so delicious and perfect for a cold winter night. Thanks for sharing! :O)

    Reply
  17. Debbie says

    January 16, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Oh this recipe sounds delish, and I just LOVE enchiladas…Hope you have a good day! HUGS

    Reply
  18. Cranberry Morning says

    January 16, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    This is going to be on my menu this week! I'll most likely make it gluten free by using Food For Life brown rice tortillas. Looks delicious!!

    Reply
  19. Nellie's Cozy place says

    January 16, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Morning Lois,
    Sure looks yummy to me and we love
    Mexican food, one of our favs, so
    just might have to give this a try,
    I do already have several enchilada recipes, but always nice to try something new.
    Hope you are doing well sweetie,
    Blessings, Nellie

    My hubby is off today too, first time every he has gotten this holiday, so that is quite nice!

    Reply
  20. My Journey With Candida says

    January 16, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    I always wondered how to make the cream sauce for the top… thanks so much for the recipe.

    Have a great day with the Colonel

    Reply
  21. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    January 16, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Oh I agree these look so yummy. I really like easy recipes also and this one not only sounds delicious but looks so easy to make. Thanks!

    Reply
  22. Hillcresthome Prims says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:29 am

    It looks so yummy, thank you for posting each step. i know my husband of 23 years is going to LOVE this recipe.
    Blessings,
    Tricia

    Reply
  23. BlueShell says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Oh my…I'm going to get fat! (even more fat)…but this looks delicious!
    Thank you!

    Reply

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