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🌯 Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce 🧀

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These Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce are creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious. This recipe uses tender shredded chicken, rolled in soft tortillas, and smothered in a rich sour cream sauce that’s loaded with flavor.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Enchiladas:

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well) 🍗
  • 8 soft flour tortillas 🌯
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese 🧀
  • 1/2 cup diced green chilies (optional) 🌶️

For the Sour Cream White Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 2 cups chicken broth 🍲
  • 1 cup sour cream 🥛
  • 1 cup shredded cheese 🧀
  • Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 🌰
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 🌿
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin 🌶️
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Prepare the oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

2. Assemble the Enchiladas:

  1. Prepare the filling:
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and green chilies (if using). Mix well.
  1. Roll the enchiladas:
  • Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll the tortillas up tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

3. Make the Sour Cream White Sauce:

  1. Make a roux:
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  1. Add the broth:
  • Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, cooking for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
  1. Add sour cream and spices:
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  1. Add cheese:
  • Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted into the sauce.

4. Bake the Enchiladas:

  1. Pour the sauce:
  • Pour the sour cream sauce evenly over the enchiladas in the baking dish, making sure to cover them completely.
  1. Top with cheese:
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

5. Serve:

  1. Garnish and serve:
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions. Serve hot with your favorite sides like rice, beans, or a simple salad.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 25 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4-6 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 450-500 kcal per serving

These Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce are creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, making them a comforting and satisfying meal that your family will love! 🌯🧀🍗