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Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

These chicken enchiladas, wrapped in tortillas and smothered in a rich sour cream white sauce, provide ultimate comfort with each cheesy bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Leftover roast chicken works well.
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Kidney beans can be substituted.
  • 1 cup corn Fresh, frozen, or canned corn works.
  • 1 tsp chili powder Adjust according to heat preference.
  • 1 tsp cumin Adds depth of flavor.
  • 8-10 pieces corn tortillas Flour tortillas can be used.
Sauce and Topping Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack.
  • 1 cup sour cream Full-fat is preferred but low-fat is fine.
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a rich and creamy sauce.
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock Taste before using, some brands can be salty.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Pink Himalayan salt recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Take a tortilla, scoop a generous amount of the filling into the middle, and roll it up tightly before placing it seam-side down in your greased casserole dish.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine the sour cream, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Bake
  1. Pour half of the white sauce over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining sauce and cheese.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until everything is bubbly and delicious.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro, and accompanied by chips and guacamole. Leftovers are even better the next day.
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