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White Chicken Enchiladas

These Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are creamy, comforting, and simple to make. They're packed with flavor the whole family loves for the perfect easy weeknight dinner that you can easily assemble ahead of time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken
  • 10 flour tortillas taco size
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or mozzarella
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup*
  • 1/2 block of cream cheese softened
  • 1 can green chilies, mild or hot
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • salt & pepper
  • Salsa

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  2. Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Cook your chicken and get it shredded.
  4. Add in 1 cup of shredded cheese to shredded chicken along with salt, pepper, cream cheese and green chilies.
  5. Place chicken mixture in each of the flour tortillas.
  6. Roll them all up and place them in the baking dish.
  7. In a bowl mix togethersour cream, cream of chicken soup (see recipe at bottom for homemade version) and pour over top of enchiladas.
  8. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
  9. Bake for about 20-25 minutes.
  10. If you'd like, you can turn the broiler on high and broil these for a minute or two until cheese is slightly browned and bubbly. Serve with a side of salsa and rice
    Enjoy!

Notes

Storage:
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven, covered, at 350° until hot and melty.
  • Store leftovers in the freezerin an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking, or bake from frozen — just be sure to add an additional 10-15 minutes to the cook time.
Tips:
  • These enchiladas are great for meal prep. Make them ahead of time, cover and store in the fridge or freezer, then bake when you're ready to serve.