Description
Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. These enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken enveloped in warm tortillas, topped with a rich sour cream sauce and melted cheese. With a burst of flavor from zesty spices and creamy textures, this dish is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a delicious way to elevate your next taco night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook chicken in boiling water for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Drain and shred.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, garlic, cumin, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour sour cream over enchiladas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg