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Enchanted Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Enchanted sour cream chicken enchiladas represent delicious New Mexican preparations served every year for Christmas Eve dinner as cherished family traditions. This holiday recipe showcases regional New Mexican cuisine while creating memorable family gathering experiences. The traditional preparation connects families through shared cultural and culinary heritage.
A delicious New Mexican enchilada that we had every year for our Christmas Eve dinner. Serve 2 to 3 enchiladas on a plate and surround with lettuce and tomatoes. Top with your choice of guacamole or sour cream or both.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 9×13-inch baking dish
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Ingredients
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup sour cream
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying
12 (5 inch) corn tortillas
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Combine the chicken, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
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Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip the corn tortillas into the hot oil one at a time until softened, about 10 seconds each.
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Spoon a heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture onto each tortilla, spread down the center and roll into a cylinder. Place seam side down into the prepared baking dish.
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When all tortillas are filled and rolled, sprinkle the green chiles over all and top with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the enchiladas are hot, 12 to 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 434 | Calories |
| 26g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 26g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 434 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 26g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 14g | 68% |
| Cholesterol 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium 540mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 15% |
| Calcium 373mg | 29% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 295mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
