Mexican Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Mexican Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast, minced; 1 tbsp. safflower oil; 1 onion, sliced; 1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce; 1 tomato, peeled, seeded & minced; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon grnd cumin; 1 (10 ounce.) can enchilada sauce; 1 (8 ounce.) can enchilada sauce; 1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce; 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, shredded; 12 lg. corn tortillas; 2 c. lowfat sour cream; 1 c. black olives, minced; 1 green onion, chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken breast, minced
1 tbsp. safflower oil
1 onion, sliced
1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce
1 tomato, peeled, seeded & minced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon grnd cumin
1 (10 ounce.) can enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce.) can enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce
1/2 pound cheddar cheese, shredded
12 lg. corn tortillas
2 c. lowfat sour cream
1 c. black olives, minced
1 green onion, chopped

1
Saute chicken with oil, then add onion and cook till all are tender.
2
Add in 8 ounces tomato sauce, tomato, vinegar and cumin.
3
Simmer 5 min and set aside.
4
Combine enchilada sauce and 8 ounces tomato sauce in saucepan and heat to a boil.
5
Set aside.
6
Heat each tortilla in a dry griddle until flexible.
7
Drip or brush with heated enchilada sauce, then fill with chicken mix.
8
Add in some lowfat sour cream and cheese and roll up.
9
Place in baking dish.
10
Repeat till all tortillas are used.
11
Sprinkle with remaining grated cheese.
12
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 min, then remove and garnish with remaining lowfat sour cream and black olives and green onions.
13
Serve at once.

973

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken breast, minced, 1 tbsp. safflower oil, 1 onion, sliced, 1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Mexican Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!