SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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I worked quite a few years in a Mexican restaurant while living in San Antonio, Texas and one of my very favorite meals is enchiladas. So, I am always searching for new recipes to try and add to my list of keepers. There is nothing like a good enchilada with a homemade sauce and this one is fantastic. They heat up wonderful the...

Provided by Sharon Colyer

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
3 c chicken, already cooked & deboned
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (16 oz) tomatoes, diced
1 can(s) (4 oz) green chilies
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
2 1/2 c monterey jack cheese, grated*
1/2 stick butter or margarine
1 Tbsp sugar
1 can(s) (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
3/4 c sour cream*
12 flour or corn tortillas
*use reduced fat jack cheese, if available at your grocery (not fat free)
* using low fat sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Use cooking spray on a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • 2. Sprinkle cooked and deboned chicken with the salt. (This could be leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken or chicken cooked, before starting this recipe.) Cut into strips.
  • 3. Melt butter in 12 inch saucepan, and saute onions and garlic. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices, and green chilies, to mixture. Bring to boil, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 4. Dip each tortilla into sauce mixture, remove, and roll up with chicken and 2 Tablespoons of cheese. Place filled tortillas in prepared baking dish.
  • 5. Stir sour cream into remaining sauce, and pour over tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • 6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for about 10 minutes, before serving. Serves 6.

Souamaya El bakkali
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I'm not a huge fan of enchiladas, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The sour cream sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I also loved the addition of the corn and black beans. This is a great rec


Kabir Ahmed
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These enchiladas were delicious! The sour cream sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I also loved the addition of the corn and black beans. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Nancy Kats
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I'm always looking for new enchilada recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The sour cream sauce was a nice change from the traditional red or green sauce, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again!


Karma Ahmed Mohamed Sabry
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I made these enchiladas for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about them. The sour cream sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Suad Hossain
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These enchiladas were easy to make and turned out great! I used rotisserie chicken to save time, and the sour cream sauce was simple but flavorful. My husband and kids loved them.


Zykera Gaston
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I'm not a huge fan of sour cream, but these enchiladas were surprisingly delicious. The sauce was tangy and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the chicken and cheese. I'll definitely be making these again!


MD. RIFAT KHAN
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These enchiladas were a hit with my family! The sour cream sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


MD TATA
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I'm not a huge fan of enchiladas, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The sour cream sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I also loved the addition of the corn and black beans. This is a great rec


Haider Shareef
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These enchiladas were delicious! The sour cream sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I also loved the addition of the corn and black beans. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Drops Drops
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I'm always looking for new enchilada recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The sour cream sauce was a nice change from the traditional red or green sauce, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again!


Pearl Maren Price
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I made these enchiladas for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about them. The sour cream sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Agbasi Samuel
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These enchiladas were easy to make and turned out great! I used rotisserie chicken to save time, and the sour cream sauce was simple but flavorful. My husband and kids loved them.


KeepThe Positivity
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I'm not a huge fan of sour cream, but these enchiladas were surprisingly delicious. The sauce was tangy and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the chicken and cheese. I'll definitely be making these again!


Peter Maghenda
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These enchiladas were a hit with my family! The sour cream sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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