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Sour Cream Chicken

Sour Cream Chicken 5 Secrets to Perfect Creamy Enchiladas


  • Author: Simon
  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 10 enchiladas (5 servings) 1x

Description

Tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft flour tortillas, smothered in a rich, tangy sour cream sauce, and topped with melted cheese. These Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are creamy, comforting, and mild enough for the whole family. Ready in 45 minutes with make-ahead and freezer-friendly options.


Ingredients

Scale

FOR THE CHICKEN:

pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)

2 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon salt

FOR THE CREAMY SAUCE:

2 cups sour cream (full-fat)

1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles

½ cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

FOR ASSEMBLY:

1012 flour tortillas (8-inch size)

3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. If using raw chicken: Place chicken breasts in a large skillet with 2 cups chicken broth, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

3. Remove chicken and let rest 5 minutes, then shred with two forks. If using rotisserie chicken, simply shred the meat.

4. In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, green chiles with liquid, ½ cup chicken broth, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

5. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken with 1 cup of the sour cream sauce and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well.

6. Spread ½ cup sour cream sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

7. Working with one tortilla at a time, place ⅓ cup chicken mixture down the center. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.

8. Repeat with remaining tortillas, arranging them snugly side-by-side.

9. Pour remaining sour cream sauce evenly over all enchiladas, spreading to cover completely.

10. Sprinkle remaining 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top.

11. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

12. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

13. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Notes

Store leftovers covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To freeze: Assemble but don’t bake, wrap tightly, freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight, then bake as directed, adding 10 minutes.

For homemade cream sauce instead of canned soup: Melt 3 tbsp butter, whisk in 3 tbsp flour, cook 1 minute, gradually add 1½ cups broth + ½ cup cream, simmer until thick.

Use rotisserie chicken to save 30 minutes prep time.

Full-fat sour cream provides the best flavor and consistency.

Corn tortillas can replace flour tortillas for gluten-free version.

For extra heat, add diced jalapeños to filling or use pepper jack cheese.

These enchiladas taste even better the next day as flavors meld.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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