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Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Rich White Sauce


  • Author: Emily Parker
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered in a creamy sour cream white sauce. Baked until bubbly and golden for a comforting Mexican-inspired meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch size)
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix shredded chicken with 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  3. Divide chicken mixture evenly among tortillas and roll them up.
  4. Place enchiladas seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
  8. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  10. Pour sauce over enchiladas.
  11. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  13. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • Adjust spice levels by adding more green chilies.
  • Let enchiladas cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: chicken enchiladas, sour cream sauce, Mexican dinner, baked enchiladas