Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Savor the comfort of sour cream chicken enchiladas—a perfect blend of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese wrapped in soft tortillas. Ideal for cozy dinners or family gatherings, this dish is as delightful to make as it is to eat. In just under an hour, you can whip up a meal that warms both heart and home. Gather your loved ones and prepare for a flavorful experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 8 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil chicken breasts in water until tender (15-20 minutes). Shred the chicken once cooled.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, half the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over rolled tortillas and top with leftover cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot with fresh cilantro or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg