Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas ๐ฎ๐
Description: These sour cream chicken enchiladas are a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for pleasing even the pickiest eaters. With a touch of pecans for added texture and richness, this recipe offers a creative twist on a classic favorite. Utilize your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers for a delightful meal that’s both comforting and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 4 very large servings
- Calories: 1144.8 per serving
- Dietary Considerations: Kid Friendly, Inexpensive
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 0.5 | Cream Cheese |
| 1 | Butter |
| 1 | Cumin |
| 1/4 | Pepper |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 4 | Turkey |
| 1/4 | Pecans |
| 8 | Flour Tortillas |
| 1 | Sour Cream |
| 1 | Milk |
| 1 | Monterey Jack Cheese |
| 1 | Cilantro |
| 1/2 | Tomatoes |
Instructions:
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Prepare Filling: In a small saucepan, sautรฉ the onion in butter until tender.
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Mix Filling: Remove from heat and add cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of water, cumin, pepper, salt, shredded chicken, and pecans. Combine well.
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Soften Tortillas: Soften the flour tortillas in the microwave to make them pliable.
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Fill and Roll: Fill each tortilla with 1/8th of the prepared filling mixture and roll them up jelly-roll style.
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Arrange in Casserole Dish: Place the filled and rolled tortillas seam side down in an oiled 9×13-inch rectangular casserole dish.
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Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream, milk, pecans, and Ortega’s until well combined.
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Pour Sauce: Evenly pour the prepared sauce mixture over the enchiladas in the casserole dish.
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Bake: Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) for approximately 40 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through.
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Add Cheese: Remove the foil and sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the enchiladas.
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Melt Cheese: Return the uncovered casserole dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish and Serve: Once done, top the enchiladas with minced cilantro, sliced red peppers, and diced tomatoes for a burst of freshness and color.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1144.8
- Total Fat: 61g
- Saturated Fat: 26.5g
- Cholesterol: 196.3mg
- Sodium: 2080.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 88.9g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.1g
- Sugar: 5.5g
- Protein: 59.2g
These sour cream chicken enchiladas are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures that are sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Enjoy this comforting meal as a delicious way to utilize leftover turkey or simply as a hearty weeknight dinner option.
