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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SOUR CREAM WHITE SAUCE

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce Delight

Delight your taste buds with Chicken Enchiladas featuring a creamy sour cream white sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 8 pieces tortillas flour or corn
  • 1 can green chilies optional for heat
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin or chili powder
Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups cheese Monterey Jack or Cheddar
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add shredded chicken and green chilies to the skillet, season with cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, combine sour cream, green chilies, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  5. Pour sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Warm tortillas before filling to prevent tearing. Taste the filling for seasoning before assembling.

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