Easy Shredded Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Sour Cream Sauce
These easy shredded chicken enchiladas with creamy sour cream sauce balance creamy goodness with a hint of spice, perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends.
Ingredients
Enchilada Filling
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter For sautéing onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Onion (yellow or white)
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Chicken Broth For filling
- 1/4 cup Salsa Verde
- 1 Chipotle Pepper finely chopped In Adobo
- 2 tbsp Whipped Cream Cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken
- to taste Salt For seasoning
Creamy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter For sauce
- 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Chicken Broth For sauce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey or Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 tbsp Salsa Verde For sauce
- 1/3 cup Sour Cream
Assembly Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour Tortillas (6" in diameter)
- to taste Chopped Cilantro or Green Onions For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt a tablespoon of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin, cooking for another minute. Pour in chicken broth and salsa verde, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Add the finely chopped chipotle pepper and whipped cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Fold in shredded chicken and season with salt to taste.
Creamy Sauce Preparation
- Melt another tablespoon of unsalted butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in all-purpose flour until blended to form a roux. Cook for a minute before gradually adding chicken broth while whisking.
- When the sauce thickens, stir in shredded cheese and salsa verde, allowing the cheese to melt.
Assembly
- Take the flour tortillas and spoon a generous amount of the chicken filling down the center. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas.
Baking
- Bake the enchiladas until heated through and bubbling with a golden hue on top.
Notes
To avoid soggy tortillas, warm them briefly before filling. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chipotle pepper. Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.