Looking for the tastiest of Mexican or just short of time for dinner? Let’s wrap up sour cream chicken enchiladas and be the best chef ever!
What is an Enchilada?
An enchilada is a corn tortilla, rolled around a flavorful filling and smothered in a savory sauce. Traditionally, the filling can include meats, beans, chilies, or even potatoes, inspired by the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine.
Though the word “enchilada” simply means “chili peppered,” the dish has evolved far beyond its humble origins. Originally, enchiladas were simply tortillas dipped in chili sauce. Over time, however, the dish has become more diverse, with endless variations of fillings and sauces.
While some purists may argue that enchiladas should always feature chili, modern versions often skip the heat entirely, focusing instead on the rich, saucy goodness that makes enchiladas so beloved.
What Isn’t an Enchilada?
The beauty of enchiladas is in their versatility. Fillings can range from meat to beans to vegetables, so there’s no one “correct” way to prepare them. Some people even skip the traditional corn tortillas and use flour tortillas instead, or get creative with other ingredients. While that might stray from tradition, it’s still delicious!
In fact, flour tortillas are perfect for soaking up the sour cream and cheese topping, creating a wonderfully comforting dish.
How to Make Enchiladas
Making sour cream chicken enchiladas is quick and simple, especially if you have pre-made ingredients. Start with a rotisserie chicken, store-bought tortillas, grated cheese, and sour cream. Just roll them together, cover with sauce, and bake. In the time it takes a six-year-old to set the table, your enchiladas will be ready to enjoy!
If you want to elevate your dish, consider making your own chicken filling from scratch, or even crafting homemade tortillas for an extra special touch. It takes a little more time, but the added flavors will make it worth the effort.
Why Make Enchiladas?
You don’t always need to cook everything from scratch to create an impressive meal. With enchiladas, you can have a satisfying, flavorful dinner with minimal effort if you plan ahead. Even if you’re not a fan of store-bought tortillas, you can still make a delicious enchilada dinner with ease.
Ingredients
- 14oz / 400g Chicken rotisseries (or any ready made chicken bits)
- 3 pieces / 100g Green onion/scallion
- 8 pieces / 400g Tortilla (Flour or corn)
- ¾ cup / 125g Sour cream
- 2 cups / 225g Grated cheese of choice (Gouda, Edam, Mozzarella…)
How to make Sour cream enchiladas
- Slice up any leftover chicken or just take out a handful from the already sliced chicken rotisseries bag.
- Slice up the green onion, both white and green part, pour a tablespoon of oil into a skillet and on high heat stir fry for 3 – 5 minutes. This is an optional step it can be skipped entirely.
- Mix the green onion and chicken.
- Fill some chicken onto the tortilla wrap. We can use both flour and corn tortillas.
- Roll it up.
- Place them into an oven proof dish.
- Spread sour cream on top. then add cheese of choice. Heat everything together.
- Put them onto the middle rack of the oven and broil it at max temperature until golden brown spots start to appear on the cheese, 15 – 25 min.
Enjoy!
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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Recipe – Beginner
Ingredients
- 21 oz Chicken rotisseries or any ready made chicken bits
- 3 piece Green onion/scallion
- 8 pieces Tortilla Flour or corn
- ¾ cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Grated cheese of choice Gouda, Edam, Mozzarella…
Instructions
- Slice up any leftover chicken or just take out a handful from the already sliced chicken rotisseries bag.
- Slice up the green onion, both white and green part, pour a tablespoon of oil into a skillet and on high heat stir fry for 3 – 5 minutes. This is an optional step it can be skipped entirely.
- Mix the green onion and chicken.
- Fill some chicken onto the tortilla wrap. We can use both flour and corn tortillas.
- Roll it up.
- Place them into an oven proof dish.
- Spread sour cream on top. then add cheese of choice. Heat everything together.
- Put them onto the middle rack of the oven and broil it at max temperature until golden brown spots start to appear on the cheese, 15 – 25 min.
Notes
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