Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of these Simple Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas. A comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Enchiladas:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour tortillas
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (for topping)
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the filling: Combine shredded chicken, cheese, sour cream, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill the tortillas: Spoon filling into each tortilla, roll up, and place in a baking dish.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter, add flour, then gradually whisk in chicken broth. Stir in sour cream and pour over enchiladas.
- Bake: Top with cheese and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a time-saving option.
- Feel free to customize the filling with onions or spinach.
- Pair with rice, beans, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
