Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce Recipe
Delicious and creamy Chicken Enchiladas with a tangy Sour Cream White Sauce. These enchiladas are packed with shredded chicken, cheese, and green chiles, making them a flavorful and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Enchiladas:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
For the Sour Cream White Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
For Topping (Optional):
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare chicken mixture: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1/2 cup cheese, and half of the green chiles.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add chicken broth. Simmer until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in sour cream and remaining green chiles until smooth.
- Assemble enchiladas: Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, roll up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Add sauce and bake: Pour sour cream sauce over enchiladas, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Top with diced tomatoes and cilantro if desired. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Enchiladas, Sour Cream White Sauce, Mexican Cuisine, Comfort Food
