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Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Description

A comforting family recipe featuring shredded chicken wrapped in warm tortillas, smothered in a creamy sour cream white sauce.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup white cheese (Monterey Jack or Queso Blanco), shredded
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro (for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  4. Spread a layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Place a portion of the chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
  6. In another bowl, combine the sour cream and half of the shredded cheese.
  7. Pour the sour cream mixture over the enchiladas, then top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation. Allow the sour cream sauce to chill to enhance the flavors.