Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Name: Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 serrano peppers (diced (seeds-in if you like the heat; reduce to 1 if you’re not a fan of spicy food)); 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded, minced); 3 large cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups sour cream; 16 oz salsa verde (for store-bought I recommend the brand Ortega Medium Salsa Verde); 1.5 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped); 6 cups cooked and shredded chicken; 12 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, small fajita size); 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1.5 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese; 1 small yellow onion (diced)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:35min

The best sour cream chicken enchiladas will have everyone going back for seconds with the perfect blend of tangy, creamy, and cheesy! Tortillas are rolled around juicy shredded chicken and coated with an easy homemade white enchilada sauce made with flavorful salsa verde.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:08:22 GMT