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Creamy Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas for a Cozy Family Dinner

Discover the delightful Creamy Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, a quick and customizable dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken using rotisserie chicken saves time
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic for extra kick
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Tortillas and Sauce
  • 6 pieces flour tortillas gluten-free versions are available
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce choose spicy for extra kick
For Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese feel free to experiment with other cheeses
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese mozzarella or Gouda work well too
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil olive oil makes for a healthier alternative

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare your workspace.
  2. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onions with 2 cups of cooked, shredded chicken, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
  4. Take a tortilla and place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup of sour cream with 1 cup of enchilada sauce until smooth. Pour this sauce over the assembled tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the sauced enchiladas.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider adding diced jalapeños for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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