Description
Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce are a heartwarming dish that combines tender, spiced chicken wrapped in soft corn tortillas and topped with a creamy, luscious sour cream sauce. Perfect for any occasion, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe is ideal for both weeknight meals and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken breasts seasoned with cumin and chili powder; cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix sour cream with reserved cooking juices from the chicken and season with salt.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Pour sour cream sauce over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg