Description
These Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce are a comforting and flavorful Tex-Mex dish that the whole family will love. Tender shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and a creamy sour cream sauce come together in a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Enchiladas:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
For the Sour Cream White Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Combine shredded chicken and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese in a mixing bowl. Add seasonings and mix well.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Prepare the Sour Cream Sauce: Make a roux, whisk in chicken broth, then add sour cream and green chilies. Adjust seasoning.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour sauce over enchiladas, top with cheese, bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chicken Enchiladas, Sour Cream White Sauce, Tex-Mex, Comfort Food
