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Sour Cream and Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Deliciously creamy enchiladas filled with seasoned chicken, green chiles, and topped with a rich sour cream sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup green chiles canned, diced, or fresh
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Sour Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for topping
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
For Assembly

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, green chiles, 1 cup of shredded cheese, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Make the Sour Cream Sauce
  1. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, chicken broth, lime juice, cumin, and salt until smooth. This sauce will add creaminess and flavor to the enchiladas.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of the sour cream sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Take a warmed corn tortilla and place about 1/4 cup of the chicken filling in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Add Sauce and Bake
  1. Once all enchiladas are in the baking dish, pour the remaining sour cream sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the sauce.
  2. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or additional green chiles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow the sour cream to come to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth sauce. You can also add black beans or corn to the chicken filling for extra flavor and texture.

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