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A golden, bubbly white chicken enchilada casserole in a baking dish topped with fresh cilantro
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White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 12 corn tortillas , cut into 1-inch strips
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all -purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in sour cream, diced green chiles, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Spread a small amount of the sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer half of the tortilla strips, half of the shredded chicken, and one-third of the cheese in the dish.
  • Pour half of the remaining sauce over the layers.
  • Repeat layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken, and half of the remaining sauce.
  • Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before garnishing with cilantro and serving.