Description
Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce are a delightful fusion of tender chicken, warm tortillas, and a rich, creamy sauce that will transport your taste buds straight to a fiesta. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, these enchiladas are not only easy to make but also versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite ingredients. Serve them up at your next meal and enjoy the warmth and love they bring to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent. Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder; mix well.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream with chicken broth until smooth. Optionally add lime juice for an extra zing.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Drizzle half of the creamy sauce over the top and sprinkle cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with cilantro or jalapeños if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 654mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 81mg