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Creamy White Sauce Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Creamy White Sauce Chicken Enchilada Recipe


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4.8 from 13 reviews

  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 1x

Description

Chicken enchiladas with sour cream white sauce bring tender shredded chicken and melty cheese together in corn tortillas, all smothered in a creamy, tangy sauce that’s pure comfort on a plate. Your family will love the bubbly, golden finish straight from the oven.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Supporting Ingredients:

  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Seasonings:

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Warm your oven to 350°F, creating the perfect environment for baking these creamy enchiladas.
  2. Whisk together 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin, then season with salt and pepper to develop a smooth, tangy sauce.
  3. Spread a thin layer of the sauce across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and add extra flavor.
  4. Take a flour tortilla and pile ¼ cup shredded chicken and 2 tablespoons of cheese in the center, then carefully roll it into a tight cylinder.
  5. Nestle each rolled tortilla seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, creating a snug arrangement.
  6. Generously drizzle the remaining sauce over the enchiladas, ensuring every inch gets covered.
  7. Sprinkle the final ½ cup of cheese across the top, creating a golden, melty blanket.
  8. Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese turns bubbly and slightly golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to set and flavors to meld together.

Notes

  • Make the sauce ahead of time to let the flavors blend and deepen, giving your enchiladas more complex taste.
  • Warm tortillas slightly before filling to prevent cracking and make rolling easier.
  • For a lighter version, swap full-fat sour cream with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheese.
  • When shredding chicken, use two forks to pull meat apart for the most tender, even texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 to 6
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg