Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are a comforting dish bursting with flavor! Tender chicken is enveloped in creamy, zesty goodness, all wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these enchiladas will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare, this recipe combines classic Mexican flavors with a delightful twist that will impress your loved ones!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- 1 can (4 oz) mild or hot canned green chiles
- 8 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook seasoned chopped chicken until golden brown and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix the chicken mixture with sour cream, cheese, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and chicken broth.
- Spoon filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining broth mixed with sour cream over the enchiladas and sprinkle with additional cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (about 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg