Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Health score
7%
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
50 min.
12
251kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make main dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than these Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas! This mouthwatering recipe serves 12 and comes together in just 50 minutes. With a delightful balance of flavors and a satisfyingly cheesy twist, it's sure to be a hit with your whole family.

Packed with tender, shredded chicken and a hint of spice from jalapeno and green chile salsa, these enchiladas are wrapped up in 6-inch flour tortillas and smothered in a creamy sour cream sauce. The secret to this recipe's irresistible taste lies in the perfect blend of ingredients, including a generous bunch of cilantro, zesty onion, and high-quality shredded Cheddar cheese.

To make this dish, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment, such as a food processor, blender, and oven. But don't worry – the process is simple and straightforward, even for novice cooks. Just follow the step-by-step instructions, and before you know it, you'll have a warm, comforting meal that's both indulgent and relatively low in calories at 251 kcal per serving.

Whether you're looking to impress your guests or simply enjoy a tasty weeknight dinner, Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect choice. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to dive into a world of flavor with this delectable recipe!

Ingredients

  • bunch cilantro leaves 
  • 12 6-inch flour tortilla ()
  •  onion 
  • 14 ounce salsa canned
  • 14 ounce salsa green prepared canned
  • cups cheddar cheese shredded
  •  chicken breast halves shredded boneless skinless cooked
  • cup cream sour

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave

Directions

  1. To Make Sour Cream
  2. Mixture: In a blender or food processor, puree cilantro, sour cream, jalapeno salsa and 1/2 can of the green chile salsa. Set aside.
  3. To Make Chicken
  4. Mixture: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, onion and the remaining 1 1/2 cans of green chile salsa.
  5. Mix well.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. Heat tortillas in conventional or microwave oven until soft.
  8. Pour enough of the sour cream mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish to coat the bottom.
  9. Place 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of the chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish.
  10. Pour remaining sour cream mixture over all and top with shredded cheese.
  11. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until dish is heated through and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories251kcal
Protein19.51%
Fat46.6%
Carbs33.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10
Glycemic Load
5
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.775217248046%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:251.06kcal
12.55%
Fat:13.14g
20.22%
Saturated Fat:6.55g
40.95%
Carbohydrates:21.51g
7.17%
Net Carbohydrates:19.09g
6.94%
Sugar:4.74g
5.27%
Cholesterol:42.19mg
14.06%
Sodium:806.37mg
35.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.38g
24.76%
Selenium:19.4µg
27.72%
Phosphorus:226.32mg
22.63%
Calcium:218.33mg
21.83%
Vitamin B3:4.08mg
20.38%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.4%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.32%
Vitamin A:676.45IU
13.53%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.34%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.22%
Folate:38.86µg
9.71%
Fiber:2.42g
9.66%
Potassium:333.16mg
9.52%
Iron:1.51mg
8.4%
Zinc:1.17mg
7.83%
Vitamin K:7.82µg
7.45%
Magnesium:29.51mg
7.38%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.17%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.08%
Copper:0.09mg
4.7%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.63%
Vitamin C:2.51mg
3.05%
Source:Allrecipes