Serve with a side of Cilantro Tomato Rice or Tomato Basil Rice and a fresh salad for a great meal!
Ingredients
This dish is cheesy, creamy, and absolutely satisfying. It’s easy to make and quite literally my favorite meal (along with Homemade Mac and Cheese of course)! SAUCE This meal is also known as white chicken enchiladas or green chile enchiladas because the sauce contains sour cream mixed with a green enchilada sauce (instead of a traditional red enchilada sauce). TORTILLAS This dish is traditionally made with corn tortillas however if you prefer flour tortillas, you can certainly use those! To avoid the tortillas cracking when rolling them, heat them first. I place them directly on a low flame on my gas stove to char the edges a bit and add great flavor! CHEESE The addition of cream cheese and Monterey jack make these extra creamy. Any cheese you love works well in this reicpe. CHICKEN You can use rotisserie chicken, baked chicken breasts, or poached chicken to make this recipe. If you have leftover turkey from the holidays, use that too! (Or try making turkey enchiladas!)
How to Cook Chicken for Enchiladas
Shredded chicken makes the best chicken enchiladas, so start with chicken breasts or thighs (boneless or bone-in will work). I often cook big batches of CrockPot Shredded Chicken to keep in the freezer for recipes just like this! Season bone-in chicken breasts or thighs (or both) and bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken) or until it reaches 165°F. Remove from the oven and shred using two forks.
How To Make Chicken Enchiladas
Once the chicken is cooked and shredded, you’re ready for the rest of the meal: These Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are also great made into a chicken enchilada casserole in the oven. Layer the ingredients instead of baking and cook uncovered for an hour, at 350°F. Enjoy!
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Can You Freeze Chicken Enchiladas?
Sure you can! These Chicken Enchiladas can be made ahead frozen for another day! I find the best method is to prepare and roll as directed with the exception of the sour cream sauce. Place the green enchilada sauce in a separate container and add sour cream once defrosted (the little bit in the filling will be fine). Defrost both in the refrigerator overnight. To bake, combine the sour cream with the enchilada sauce. Pour over the enchiladas and bake as directed.
