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Rectangular white ceramic dish filled with layered White Chicken Enchilada Casserole showing bubbling cream sauce and toasted cheese.

White Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Bubbly Monterey Jack

This White Chicken Enchilada Casserole features layers of moist shredded chicken, softened white corn tortillas, and a rich ivory cream sauce, topped with a thick blanket of bubbly, golden-brown Monterey Jack cheese and fresh green chiles.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs shredded chicken breast 680g, cooked and shredded
  • 12-15 white corn tortillas softened
  • 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese 340g, freshly grated
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter 45g
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 24g
  • 2 cups chicken broth 480ml
  • 1 cup sour cream 240ml
  • 8 oz diced green chiles 226g, canned, divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 Rectangular White Ceramic Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Skillet For preparing the cream sauce

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbly.
  2. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Simmer until thickened. Stir in sour cream and half of the green chiles to create an ivory-colored sauce.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the ceramic dish. Layer 4-5 softened white corn tortillas over the sauce.
  2. Add half of the shredded chicken and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with a final layer of tortillas.
  3. Pour the remaining sauce over the top and cover with a thick blanket of Monterey Jack cheese and remaining green chiles.
Bake
  1. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes. Broil for 2 minutes to get golden-brown toasted spots. Garnish with fresh cilantro flakes.

Notes

Rest the casserole for 10 minutes before slicing to let the cream sauce set.
Ensure you use white corn tortillas specifically for the most authentic texture and color.