Enchanted Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

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A delicious New Mexican enchilada that we had every year for our Christmas Eve dinner. Serve 2 to 3 enchiladas on a plate and surround with lettuce and tomatoes. Top with your choice of guacamole or sour cream or both.

Submitted by Kate
Updated on September 21, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 9x13-inch baking dish
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying

  • 12 (5 inch) corn tortillas

  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained

  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Combine the chicken, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside.

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  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip the corn tortillas into the hot oil one at a time until softened, about 10 seconds each.

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  3. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture onto each tortilla, spread down the center and roll into a cylinder. Place seam side down into the prepared baking dish.

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  4. When all tortillas are filled and rolled, sprinkle the green chiles over all and top with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the enchiladas are hot, 12 to 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

434 Calories
26g Fat
24g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 434
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 14g 68%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 540mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 373mg 29%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 295mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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