Description
Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce are the ultimate comfort food. This Tex-Mex favorite is perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings. The star of this dish is the velvety sour cream sauce that elevates each bite, making it a must-try for anyone craving a satisfying meal. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious dinner that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, half of the cheese, and half of the green chiles.
- In a saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour and cook until golden. Gradually add chicken broth while whisking until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and remaining green chiles.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the sour cream sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with optional toppings like diced tomatoes or cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (175g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg