Description
These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Sauce are a delicious and comforting Mexican-American dish that the whole family will love. Tender shredded chicken wrapped in flour tortillas, smothered in a creamy sauce, and baked with a generous amount of cheese until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Enchiladas:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- Chopped fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt. Spread ½ cup of the sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Combine shredded chicken with 1 cup of the sauce and ½ cup cheddar cheese. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Top and bake: Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas, sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes if desired.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Enhance the filling with sautéed onions or black beans.
- Great for meal prep—assemble ahead and bake later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
