Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas (No Canned Soup)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Sauce
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -5 chicken breasts
1 medium onion , chopped
4 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
20 small flour tortillas
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
1 can diced green chilies
4 cups chicken broth
16 ounces sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
528
Sugar
2g
Fat
32g
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish that makes a hearty and comforting meal for any occasion. These enchiladas are different from other recipes because they are made from scratch, without using canned soup. The homemade sauce is made from simple ingredients that create a flavorful dish that will leave your taste buds (and belly) happy. These enchiladas can be customized to your liking by adding different vegetables to the chicken mixture or by serving them with rice and beans.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.Cook chicken breasts in salted water until no longer pink inside and set aside to cool down.
3.In a saucepan, sauté chopped onion in butter until golden brown.
4.Add flour and diced green chilies to the onion mixture and stir.
5.Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent clumps forming.
6.Simmer sauce until it thickens, then remove from heat.
7.Shred cooked chicken breasts and mix with sour cream and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
8.Spread a spoonful of sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
9.Warm tortillas in microwave, then fill them with chicken mixture and roll up.
10.Place enchiladas seam-side down in baking dish and pour sauce over.
11.Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top.
12.Bake enchiladas for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas recipe is easy to make and perfect for big family dinners or potlucks.

They are incredibly creamy and cheesy, just like your favorite restaurant style food!

CONS

These enchiladas are rich and high in fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and amino acids, which help to maintain and repair tissue in the body.
The salsa verde sauce is a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that can help boost the immune system and protect against damage from harmful molecules known as free radicals.

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