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Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

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These Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce are a creamy, comforting twist on traditional enchiladas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe combines tender shredded chicken, soft tortillas, and a rich, flavorful white sauce topped with melted cheese. Easy to make, versatile, and affordable, it’s a dish that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Slowly add chicken broth while whisking constantly.
  6. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  8. Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave.
  9. Spread a small amount of sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  10. Lay a tortilla flat, add chicken and cheese, then roll tightly.
  11. Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the dish. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
  12. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  13. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
  14. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  15. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.

Notes

Can be prepared ahead and baked later.

Easily customizable with vegetables or different cheeses.

For a spicier version, add jalapeños or chili powder.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30

Find it online: https://recipesmars.com/2025/09/chicken-enchiladas-with-sour-cream-white-sauce-2/