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Simple Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

A very easy recipe for Chicken Enchiladas with a creamy homemade green & white sauce. A family friendly weeknight winner!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 516 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 6 flour tortillas softened
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese grated divided
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
Optional
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook the filling
  1. Heat the oil over medium in a large skillet and cook onion until softened.
  2. Add in the garlic, cumin and coriander and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the chicken and cook until done. Set aside.
Make the sauce
  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
  2. Whisk in the flour to make a roux, stir and cook until bubbly then whisk in chicken stock
  3. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and green chilies. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble
  1. Add a little sauce to the bottom of the baking dish.
  2. Add 1 Tbs cheese to each tortilla and divide cooked chicken evenly between tortillas.
  3. Roll each on up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  4. Pour sauce evenly over enchiladas.
  5. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake
  1. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and the sauce near edges of baking dish is bubbly.
  2. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. If using, sprinkle cilantro over the top.
  4. Devour.

Notes

  • Substitutions/Additions
  • Use pre-cooked shredded chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken in place of raw, you won't need to cook it as long as if you were using raw.
  • If you like things spicy, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the chicken when you add the cumin/coriander. Maybe a pinch of cayenne or chili powder in the sauce.
  • Add a can of black beans - boost the protein content!
  • Add a little cheese to the sauce with the chilies. Because cheese is awesome.
  • Add more garlic. Always room for that!
  • Double or triple this. These are AWESOME after a little stay in the fridge. The flavors develop nicely.
  • What to do with leftovers
  • Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until it is piping hot!
  • Freezing instructions
  • This recipe can be frozen before or baking. Cover tightly with foil and wrap with plastic wrap. Freeze.

Nutrition Information

Calories 516kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 747mg (31%) Potassium 542mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 800IU (16%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 302mg (30%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 516

% Daily Value*

Calories 516kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 747mg 31%
Potassium 542mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 800IU 16%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 302mg 30%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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