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Delicious Chicken

Delicious Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce


  • Author: Simon
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Delicious Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce – creamy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup sour cream

1 can diced green chilies

2 cups shredded cheese

8 flour tortillas

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Season and cook chicken until done, then shred.

3. Prepare sauce: melt butter, whisk flour, add broth, sour cream, chilies, and spices.

4. Fill tortillas with shredded chicken and cheese.

5. Place in baking dish and cover with sauce.

6. Top with cheese and bake 25 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier results.

Add extra chilies for more heat.

Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Delicious Chicken, chicken enchiladas, creamy white sauce