There’s no need to hit up the restaurants. You can serve your family authentic Tex Mex any night of the week with this wonderfully easy sour cream chicken enchiladas recipe. This homemade chicken enchilada recipe with its dreamy sour cream sauce has what it takes to make any night a fiesta! It’s rich and creamy white sauce is a nice change from the traditional red sauce that enchiladas are mostly commonly topped with and is oh-so-simple to make from scratch. Related Recipes: Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole, Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole But don’t let the idea of making your own sauce and rolling your own enchiladas scare you away from this recipe. Both are really a breeze with just a few tips! And once you’ve tasted homemade enchiladas, you’ll ask yourself why you ever bothered to eat them anywhere else! Ingredients for Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
How Do You Make the Best Homemade Enchiladas (tips & tricks)
Add-ins & VariationsEnchiladas are pretty versatile. They can be easily changed to include your favorites!
This sour cream chicken enchilada recipe makes 12 enchiladas and is perfect for feeding a family. But feel free to cut the recipe in half to make less. Or make them all and freeze half of them for later! However you decide to make them, you’re going to love having delicious, authentic Tex Mex food whenever you get the craving! What to serve with Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
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Reader InteractionsHow do you make enchiladas with flour tortillas?To prepare flour tortillas for enchiladas, first heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until soft and pliable. Alternatively, you can wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Can you make enchiladas without frying the tortillas?Enchiladas do not have to be made by frying tortillas. Alternatives to frying include softening the tortilla on a comal or griddle on a stove top, steaming, or spraying with oil, and baking for a few minutes. The goal is just to get them soft enough to roll without cracking.
How do you keep chicken enchiladas from getting soggy?To prevent your tortillas from tearing or becoming soggy, quickly fry each corn tortilla in any oil you like for about 10 seconds on each side, until it starts to get crispy but is still pliable. This will add a barrier that will keep the tortilla from absorbing too much sauce, and also adds a little extra flavor.
How do you make flour enchiladas crispy?Tips for keeping your flour tortillas from getting soggy in enchiladas. Preheat your pan. Try preheating your enchilada pan in the oven before you start cooking. ... . Pre-fry your tortillas. ... . Put the sauce on top, not on the bottom. ... . Bake the enchiladas before adding sauce. ... . Put your enchiladas under the broiler.. |