Delicious Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce. This delightful dish features tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft flour tortillas, smothered in a creamy white sauce and topped with bubbly cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights, these enchiladas are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh green onions
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sour cream, heavy cream, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spread some enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, green onions, and cheese; roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top, drizzle with creamy white sauce, and sprinkle additional cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg