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Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

Delicious Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce Recipe

Savor the flavors of Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce, a comforting dish with vibrant ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 15 enchiladas
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 405

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 whole serrano peppers, diced
  • 1 whole jalapeño pepper, seeded, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 16 oz salsa verde
  • 1.5 teaspoons cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
Filling Ingredients
  • 6 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 12 whole flour tortillas
  • 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • large saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray, set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the serrano and jalapeño peppers and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  3. Stir in the flour and let cook for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth and bring the mixture back to a low boil.
  4. Stir in the sour cream, salsa, cumin, salt, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne, and cilantro until the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
  5. Add 1 cup of sauce to the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add chicken, cheese, and chopped onion to the center of each tortilla and roll, placing seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat until the pan is filled.
  6. Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle the top with leftover cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
  7. Let enchiladas rest for 5 minutes to set up, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 26gFat: 23gSodium: 933mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

This recipe is versatile, and ingredients can be customized based on dietary needs or preferences.

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