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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SOUR CREAM WHITE SAUCE

Irresistibly Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

Delight in Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce, a comforting dish featuring tender chicken and a creamy sauce.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken Enchiladas, comfort food, Easy Recipes, family-friendly, Sour Cream White Sauce, Weeknight Dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3 cups shredded chicken use rotisserie chicken for quick prep
  • 8 units tortillas flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup green chilies or use jalapeños for more heat
  • 1/4 cup cilantro optional

Sauce

  • 1 cup sour cream essential for creaminess
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup or homemade for freshness
  • 2 cups cheese e.g., Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix the filling: Combine shredded chicken, half the cheese, green chilies, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
  • Fill your tortillas with the chicken mixture, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  • Prepare the sauce by mixing sour cream and cream of chicken soup in another bowl. Pour evenly over the tortillas.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Serve hot, optionally garnished with more cilantro.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle with fresh lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchilada | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg