Best 6 The Best Sour Cream Shredded Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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Dive into the realm of culinary delight with our tantalizing Sour Cream Shredded Chicken Enchiladas, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the richness of sour cream with the tender texture of shredded chicken, all wrapped in a warm embrace of tortillas. Each bite is an explosion of savory goodness, enhanced by a medley of spices and a delightful cheese blend. Accompany this enchilada extravaganza with three exceptional recipes: a classic Red Enchilada Sauce that delivers a vibrant kick, a creamy Sour Cream Enchilada Sauce that offers a cooling contrast, and a luscious Tomatillo Salsa Verde for those who crave a tangy twist. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST SOUR CREAM SHREDDED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this The Best Sour Cream Shredded Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Varnerific

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -4 chicken breasts (depending on size)
8 ounces sour cream
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 small onion (diced)
1 dash salt
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for filling mixture)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for topping)
12 corn tortillas
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cook chicken breasts. I usually microwave them covered in parchment paper until cooked through.
  • Shred chicken with a fork.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sour cream, soup, green chiles, onion, salt, and ONE cup shredded cheddar cheese. Set aside.
  • In a frying pan heat vegetable oil at about medium-high heat til hot.
  • Then soften each corn tortilla in oil until slightly firm but still soft (about 5-7 seconds on each side). Allow to cool on paper towels.
  • Spoon filling into tortillas, roll them up and place them in an 9" x 13" baking pan.
  • Spread remaining filling mixture across the top of the enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top of the enchiladas. If you like cheese feel free to add as much cheese topping as you like.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until cheese appears melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.9, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 106.7, Sodium 931.1, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 29.1

SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Shredded chicken, fresh cilantro, green chile salsa and jalapeno salsa flavor these sour cream enchiladas. They are very easy to make, and are for lunch the next day. They are somewhat spicy-hot and full of cilantro.

Provided by Brenda

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch cilantro
1 cup sour cream
2 (7 ounce) cans jalapeno salsa
2 (7 ounce) cans prepared green chile salsa
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
1 onion
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • To Make Sour Cream Mixture: In a blender or food processor, puree cilantro, sour cream, jalapeno salsa and 1/2 can of the green chile salsa. Set aside.
  • To Make Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, onion and the remaining 1 1/2 cans of green chile salsa. Mix well.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat tortillas in conventional or microwave oven until soft. Pour enough of the sour cream mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish to coat the bottom. Place 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of the chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish. Pour remaining sour cream mixture over all and top with shredded cheese.
  • Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until dish is heated through and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 663.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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A delicious and easy recipe for sour cream chicken enchiladas

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
1 tbsp ground cumin
salt and pepper (to taste)
8 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded colby jack cheese (divided)
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
green chile or jalapenos (diced)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Warm olive oil in a saute pan, over medium heat. Cut chicken breasts into small pieces, season with cumin, salt and pepper, and saute in olive oil until cooked through.
  • Warm tortillas in the microwave for 30 - 60 seconds, until pliable. Add 1/8 cup of cooked chicken to the center of the tortillas, and top with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Roll tortillas and place seam-side down in a greased casserole dish.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour, and whisk to form a roux. Slowly add in chicken broth, whisking constantly until incorporated and no clumps remain. Remove from heat.
  • Add in sour cream and diced chilies and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over rolled tortillas. Top with remaining cup of shredded cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My daughter has the best sour cream and cream cheese chicken enchiladas recipe I've ever tried. She brought 10 pans of it to my wedding reception and they were the biggest hit of all the food. So many guests wanted the recipe, we sent it out with our Christmas cards. -Pat Coffee, Kingston, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups diced cooked chicken
20 flour tortillas (6 inches), room temperature
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each ) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups sour cream
1 cup 2% milk
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, water, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in chicken. , Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk and chiles; pour over enchiladas. , Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651 calories, Fat 38g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 1392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This recipe is so quick and easy, and I always receive a ton of compliments. It quickly becomes a favorite of friends whenever I share the recipe. Modify the spiciness with the intensity of the salsa and the green chilis to suit your taste. -Kristi Black, Harrison Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups salsa
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat until blended, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, beans and chiles. , Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

ENCHANTED SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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A delicious New Mexican enchilada that we had every year for our Christmas Eve dinner. Serve 2 to 3 enchiladas on a plate and surround with lettuce and tomatoes. Top with your choice of guacamole or sour cream or both.

Provided by Kate

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup sour cream
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying
12 (5 inch) corn tortillas
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Combine the chicken, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip the corn tortillas into the hot oil one at a time until softened, about 10 seconds each. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture onto each tortilla, spread down the center and roll into a cylinder. Place seam side down into the prepared baking dish. When all tortillas are filled and rolled, sprinkle the green chiles over all and top with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the enchiladas are hot, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 85.4 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 540.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • To make the shredded chicken, you can use a variety of methods. You can boil it, bake it, or use a slow cooker. If you are using a slow cooker, cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Shred the chicken as finely as possible. This will help it to blend well with the other ingredients in the enchiladas.
  • Use a good quality sour cream. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the enchiladas.
  • Add some chopped cilantro to the enchiladas. This will add a fresh, bright flavor.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

This recipe for sour cream shredded chicken enchiladas is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. The enchiladas are filled with tender, shredded chicken, a creamy sour cream sauce, and plenty of cheese. They are then baked until golden brown and bubbly. Serve them with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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