This sour cream chicken enchilada recipe is so creamy and delicious. If you love Mexican food, then you're going to love this hearty Mexican classic chicken enchiladas recipe smothered in a sour cream sauce and baked to perfection. This easy recipe only requires an hour of your time and will certainly delight you with sweet and spicy flavors combined with melted sharp cheddar cheese.
Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9 x 13" casserole dish.
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook the jalapeno and onion together until beginning to soften, about 3 - 4 minutes.
Add the shredded chicken, about half of the green chiles, ½ cup of the chicken broth and the cream and stir together well. Cook for a few minutes, until hot, then remove from heat and set aside.
In another skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour - cook for about 1 minute, then pour the remaining chicken broth. Cook for another minute or two, whisking constantly, then stir in the remaining chiles, sour cream, cumin and garlic powder.
Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese and generously salt and pepper.
Heat the flour tortillas in the microwave about 30 seconds, just enough to soften them.
Place about ⅓ cup of chicken filling in each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam side down in your casserole dish.
Pour the cheese sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is beginning to brown and is bubbly.
Garnish with cilantro and avocado. (or top with fresh salsa and some guacamole on the side)
Recipe Notes
Use a rotisserie chicken instead of baking and shredding chicken breasts to save yourself some time in the kitchen.
Make it gluten-free by using corn tortillas or flour tortillas that are free from gluten.
This recipe is absolutely delicious with a variety of sharp cheddar cheese and mild cheese. Try mixing Monterey, pepper jack, cheddar, and gouda for the cheese sauce and topping.