Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Chicken Sour Cream Enchiladas, a comforting dish perfect for any family dinner or cozy gathering. These enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken enveloped in creamy sour cream and melted cheese, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. The mild seasoning makes them ideal for kids and adults alike, while fresh parsley adds a burst of flavor. With a preparation time of just one hour, this recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights yet delicious enough to impress your guests. Serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream and avocado for an extra touch of richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large can enchilada sauce
- 3 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
- 10–16 flour tortillas (9-inch)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add shredded chicken and mix well.
- Stir in enchilada sauce until combined.
- Mix in sour cream and chopped parsley thoroughly.
- Gradually add shredded cheese according to preference.
- Pour some enchilada sauce into a baking dish and fill tortillas with the chicken mixture; roll tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Top with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle additional cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes, removing foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg