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Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

Delicious chicken enchiladas topped with a creamy sour cream white sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
For the Sour Cream White Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and half of the cheese. Mix well.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce to the mixture and stir until combined.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Take a tortilla, fill it with the chicken mixture, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat for all tortillas.
  4. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
Make the Sour Cream White Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, combine sour cream, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Stir continuously until the sauce is heated through and well combined, about 5 minutes.
Bake the Enchiladas
  1. Pour the sour cream white sauce over the enchiladas in the baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  3. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

You can customize the filling with your choice of vegetables or spices. Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.

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