Panchos Sour Cream Enchilada Recipe-Easy!

Last Updated on December 31, 2021 by

This Panchos Sour Cream Enchilada Recipe is delicious, hearty, and packed with savory flavors that are easy to make! If you are looking for an Enchilada recipe that is customizable, savory, and easy to make you have come to the right place! Enchiladas are a great beginner food item as they only take a few quick steps to complete.

Sour Cream Enchiladas are simple and rich in flavor. The best thing about this sour cream enchilada recipe is how versatile and easy it is to make. Although Enchiladas typically have chicken, you can substitute the filling for any meat, vegetables, or cheese you would like. There is no wrong way to enjoy a sour cream enchilada.

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What Are Enchiladas?

Enchiladas have a rich history! From what we know, enchiladas originate from Mexico, specifically Tenochtitlán. The first mention of Enchiladas, although slightly different from how we eat them now, was by Bernal Díaz del Castillo, who interacted with the Aztecs in the early 1500s.

Bernal Díaz del Castillo was amazed at all of the food! However, the tortillas topped with white cream and eggs surprised the Spanish man the most. It is safe to say that Bernal Díaz del Castillo was hooked and brought the first Enchilada back to Spain.

Although we can find enchiladas everywhere today, they first were only cooked for Aztec nobles and royalty. It was less common to see a citizen of Tenochtitlan eating an Enchilada. The cooked corn tortillas were stuffed with different sauces and proteins, although mainly tomato-based, and Aztec nobles would dip their Enchiladas in pumpkin sauces.

The enchiladas we eat now are just as diverse, but they are for everyone. Enchiladas are a common dish that people serve for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Mexico. Panchos enchiladas are one of the most popular enchiladas and have sour cream on

What You Will Need To Make This Panchos Sour Cream Enchilada Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Thin Boneless Chicken Breasts- Shredded
• 1 Onion Diced
• 1 Can of Diced Green Chili Peppers
• 1/2 can of Cream of Chicken Soup
• 8 oz. of Sour Cream
• Green Onions- Diced Thin
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 2 California Bell Peppers
• 10 Corn Tortillas
• 2 Cups Mexican Shredded Cheese
• 1 Cup of Water- You can Substitute water for milk though if you prefer a creamier sauce on top of your Enchiladas.
• 2 tbs. of chili powder
• 1 tbs. of cumin powder
• 1 tsp of salt
• 2 tsp of garlic powder

Equipment

• Stove Top
• Skillet
• Oven
• Baking Pan-Non Stick
• Spatula
• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Bowl
• 1 Gallon Sized Ziploc bag
• Refrigerator

Step By Step Instructions to make Panchos Sour Cream Enchilada Recipe

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken Overnight

After defrosting your chicken breast, shred it into thin slices. Once your chicken breast is shred, take a gallon-sized plastic bag and place the chicken inside. Pour the seasonings and powder into the bag. Fill it with water and massage the seasoning mix into your chicken. Store in the fridge for at least 24 hours before cooking.

You can omit this entire step and cook the chicken the same day you marinate it. However, marinating your chicken for 24 hours gives it time to soak in the flavors.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven and Cook the Chicken

During the second step, you should preheat your oven to at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the shredded chicken on the skillet. Add a little bit of oil and make sure that there is no pink inside! Cut the onion and add it to the skillet for extra flavor and crunch. Add the Chili peppers to the skillet and cook until they are golden.

Step 3: Roll Your Enchiladas

After you let the chicken and vegetable mix cool, you can add chicken to the tortillas and roll them up to make enchiladas. Set them down in the baking pan side by side. Repeat until all 10 are filled with the chicken mix.

Step 4: Mix the Liquids and Add to the Baking Pan

Add the liquids into one bowl and mix them well. The sour cream and cream of chicken soup should blend together effortlessly. Once the mixture is well blended, you can add it to your baking pan with the enchiladas.

Step 4: Bake for 20 Minutes

Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of your Panchos enchiladas, and bake for twenty minutes. Add a timer so you don’t forget!

Tips and Tricks on Making Panchos Sour Cream Enchilada Recipe

Baking your sour cream enchiladas is really easy! Since the tortillas, cheese, and chicken is already cooked, there is no risk of raw food. Instead, you bake the enchilada dish, so the cream of chicken and the sour cream mixture cooks and surrounds the enchiladas.

One tip is to add butter to your mixture. The butter gives the cream that goes on top of your enchiladas a sweet and smooth taste. Instead of overpowering the sour cream flavor, it enhances it by giving it a nicer texture. For people with leftover chicken, enchiladas are a great meal to make with leftover chicken, beef, or pork.

If you are scared of accidentally burning your dish, you should add aluminum foil on top. This way, the cheese does not burn on top of your enchiladas and melts into your dish. To make the clean-up easier for your dish, you can also use a paper lining or aluminum foil on the inside of your baking pan.

Another trick to making a delicious Panchos Sour Cream Enchilada recipe is to make the tortillas by hand. Tortillas are actually quite easy to make, but they can be time-consuming. However, fresh corn tortillas taste better and enhance the flavors found in a sour cream enchilada. If you have the time, you should make tortillas by hand to stuff chicken into.

Servings And preparation time

All in all, this Panchos Sour Cream Enchilada recipe is easy, delicious, and build for beginners! What do you think about this recipe? Did you like it? If you have any comments or questions, please list them below!

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Casia Valdés

Casia is a passionate home cook who loves to share her love of Mexican food with the world. She has been cooking since she was a child, helping her grandmother in the kitchen and learning the traditional techniques used to create delicious Mexican dishes. Casia loves to experiment with new ingredients and flavors, always looking for ways to make her dishes even more flavorful. She is also passionate about teaching others about Mexican cuisine and its rich history. When she is not in the kitchen, Casia enjoys exploring new cultures, traveling, and spending time with her family.