Description
These Creamy Chicken Enchiladas offer a scrumptious twist on a classic Mexican dish, combining the tender textures of shredded chicken with a rich blend of cheeses and sour cream, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. Baked until bubbly and golden, these enchiladas are a true feast for the senses, perfect for any family dinner or social gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the chicken, sour cream, onion, garlic, half of the cheddar, half of the Monterey Jack, green chiles, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture onto each tortilla, roll up, and place seam side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, Mexican Cuisine, Easy Dinner, Baked Enchiladas