White Sauce Chicken Enchiladas are a creamy, comforting dish that’s perfect for a satisfying homemade meal. Soft tortillas are filled with tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, scallions, and plenty of melted cheese. Then, they are rolled up and baked under a creamy homemade white sauce that adds rich flavour and a smooth texture. What makes this recipe special is how simple it is to prepare while still delivering big flavour. Everything comes together quickly, and once baked, the enchiladas turn golden, bubbly, and irresistibly cheesy. Serve these warm from the oven and enjoy a hearty, homemade meal with your friends or family.
For the White Sauce:
2½ tablespoonsButter
3 tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
1 cupMilk
½ cupLight sour cream
1 cupChicken broth
½ teaspoonCumin powder
2 tablespoonsFinely chopped jalapeños or canned green chillies
½ teaspoonSalt
½ teaspoonBlack pepper
For the Enchiladas:
2½ cupsShredded cooked chicken
1 cupFrozen corn
½ cupSliced scallions
to tasteSalt
to tasteBlack pepper
2 cupsGrated cheese
8-10Tortillas (flour or corn)