Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8-10 flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Feel free to substitute the Monterey Jack cheese with cheddar or a Mexican blend if you prefer. If you’re out of sour cream, Greek yogurt makes a wonderful alternative.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced green chilies, cumin, and shredded chicken, mixing well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Stir until smooth and well mixed.
- Spread a thin layer of the sour cream mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them more pliable. Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with some cheese, and roll it up tightly. Place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sour cream mixture over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are covered evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. If you like a little extra browning, you can broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.
Cooking these enchiladas always brings a smile to my face, as I recall my grandmother’s expert hands rolling tortillas with love and dexterity. It’s a tradition worth passing on.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International