White Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas – Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
These White Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas are a creamy chicken enchiladas recipe made with tender rotisserie chicken, rich white sauce, and melted cheese—perfect for an easy dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican‑Inspired / Comfort Food
Servings 8 enchiladas (4–6 servings)
Calories 350 kcal
9x13-inch baking dish
Skillet or saucepan
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 flour tortillas (soft, medium size)
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
White Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Prepare Filling: Mix shredded chicken with ½ cup cheese and a pinch of seasoning.
Make Sauce: Melt butter in skillet, whisk in flour, then slowly add broth. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam‑side down in baking dish.
Top with Sauce & Cheese: Pour sauce evenly over enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
Bake: Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve: Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, or avocado slices.
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Cheese Options: Swap Monterey Jack for Pepper Jack (spicy) or Cheddar (sharp).
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Gluten‑Free: Use corn tortillas.
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Make‑Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
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Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat covered to retain moisture.
Keyword Chicken Enchiladas, creamy white sauce, easy weeknight dinner,, rotisserie chicken recipe