Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce
This comforting dish features tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a rich, creamy white sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these enchiladas are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. With a blend of flavors and textures, they promise to impress both your taste buds and your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 mild green chiles, diced
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour, then gradually stir in chicken broth and sour cream until thickened.
- Add diced green chiles and season with salt and pepper; let simmer.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for an additional 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with black beans or roasted vegetables. Add jalapeños for extra heat or garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.