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Sour Cream Enchiladas

Creamy, comforting homemade enchiladas with tender tortillas wrapped around seasoned chicken and smothered in a rich, tangy sour cream sauce - perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until softened, about 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant. Stir in shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced green chiles, and chicken broth until smooth.
  3. Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 30 seconds, or heat them one by one in a dry skillet.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish. Place about 1/4 cup chicken filling down the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
  5. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, ensuring they're well covered. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cook and shred chicken the night before or use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Always warm tortillas before rolling to prevent tearing. Let enchiladas rest 5 minutes after baking for sauce to set. Can be assembled 24 hours ahead and refrigerated. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Budget-friendly substitutions include using rotisserie chicken, cream of mushroom soup, or sharp cheddar cheese.