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Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

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A tray of baked Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce, featuring golden cheese and fresh cilantro garnish.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, sautéed onions, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. In another bowl, combine the sour cream and cream of chicken soup.
  5. Take a tortilla, fill it with the chicken mixture, and roll it up.
  6. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  7. Pour the sour cream mixture over the top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve.

Notes

Let the chicken cool slightly before mixing to keep the filling moist. Toast tortillas briefly on a skillet to add a faint toasty note.

  • Author: Sam Razal
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Dairy-Free Optional, Gluten-free optional

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg