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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Shred the chicken.
3
Add olive oil to a large skillet; cook for 5 minutes or until the onion are softened.
4
Add the shredded chicken and taco seasoning to the skillet
5
Cook over low heat until heated through.
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Add 1/8 of the mixture to a tortilla.
7
Reserve 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese; add 1/8 of the remaining cheese to the first tortilla.
8
Roll the tortilla up and place it seam side down in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
9
Repeat with the remaining seven tortillas.
10
In the skillet used for the chicken, add the butter and melt over medium-high heat.
11
When the butter is melted, add the flour and stir for one minute to form a roux.
12
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth making sure all lumps are removed.
13
When mixture is smooth, remove from heat and whisk in sour cream and diced green chilis.
14
Pour the cream mixture over the rolled tortillas and top with remaining shredded cheese.
15
Bake for 20 minutes until enchiladas are heated through.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Chicken Before Shredding 🍗Pat cooked chicken completely dry with paper towels before shredding to prevent excess moisture from making your enchilada sauce watery and diluting the flavors.
- Toast Your Tortillas First 🔥Lightly warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds per side before filling to make them pliable and prevent cracking, ensuring beautiful presentation and structural integrity.
- Make a Roux Base for Sauce Richness 🧈Cook equal parts butter and flour together for 2 minutes before adding sour cream and broth to create a silky, luxurious sauce that coats the chicken evenly without separating.
- Reserve Cheese for Layering Strategy 🧀Save half your Colby Jack cheese to sprinkle between layers and on top; this creates melty pockets throughout and develops a golden, crispy top layer during baking.
- Let Enchiladas Rest Before Serving ⏱️Allow the baked enchiladas to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven so the sauce sets slightly, making them easier to plate and allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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