Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 3/4 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. oil or chicken broth; 1/2 to 2 cans Ro-Tel tomatoes (1 can for each 12 enchiladas); 12 corn tortillas; cooking oil or 2 c. reserved chicken broth; 3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 c. butter; 1/4 c. flour; 1 c. sour cream; chopped green pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. oil or chicken broth
1/2 to 2 cans Ro-Tel tomatoes (1 can for each 12 enchiladas)
12 corn tortillas
cooking oil or 2 c. reserved chicken broth
3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1 c. sour cream
chopped green pepper (optional)

1
Boil chicken.
2
Remove from broth, reserving broth.
3
Cool and debone.
4
In skillet, saute about 1/4 cup onion in oil or broth until tender.
5
Add tomatoes.
6
Stir and add chicken.
7
Cook until somewhat dry.
8
Salt to taste.
9
Soften tortillas in oil or broth and stack.
10
Put about 2 tablespoons chicken filling into each tortilla with remaining uncooked chopped onion and some grated cheese.
11
Roll into about a 1 to 1 1/2-inch roll.
12
Place in baking pan.
13
Melt butter in saucepan and blend in flour.
14
Add 2 cups reserved chicken broth and stir until thick.
15
Stir in sour cream and green pepper, if desired.
16
Pour sauce over enchiladas.
17
Bake at 425u00b0 for 20 minutes.
18
Top with more cheese and onion.
19
Return to oven until cheese melts.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, 3/4 c. chopped onion, 1/2 c. oil or chicken broth, 1/2 to 2 cans Ro-Tel tomatoes (1 can for each 12 enchiladas), and more.

Yes, Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas 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.

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

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