Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce are creamy, comforting, and a nice twist on the classic red-sauce version. Here’s a solid, restaurant-style way to make them at home:
🍽️ What it is
Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce features soft tortillas stuffed with seasoned chicken, then baked in a rich, creamy white sauce made from sour cream and cheese.
🧾 Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or mozzarella)
- ½ cup sautéed onions (optional)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
For the white sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack works best)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Other:
- 6–8 flour tortillas
- Extra cheese for topping
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare filling
Mix shredded chicken, cheese, and seasonings.
2. Make the white sauce
- Melt butter in a pan
- Stir in flour → cook 1 minute
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth
- Cook until slightly thickened
- Remove from heat, then stir in sour cream and cheese
3. Assemble
- Fill tortillas with chicken mixture
- Roll and place seam-side down in a baking dish
- Pour sauce over the top
- Sprinkle extra cheese
4. Bake
- 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly
😋 Flavor & texture
- Creamy, cheesy, slightly tangy
- Mild (not spicy unless you add heat)
- Soft tortillas with rich filling
🔁 Variations
- Add green chilies for a little kick
- Use corn tortillas for a more traditional feel
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra texture.