Craving comfort food but short on time? The EASIEST Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas in the Microwave come together in a snap—and yes, you can make the whole pan right in the microwave! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, they’re the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something warm and satisfying without turning on the oven. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crew or just need a quick fix for yourself, this shortcut enchilada recipe is a total time-saver with zero sacrifice on taste. Let’s get layering!
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Easy Microwave Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Need a speedy dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor? These Easy Microwave Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are your new weeknight best friend. No rolling, no fuss—just cheesy, saucy goodness using frozen taquitos and your microwave. Perfect for busy days or when you’re craving Tex-Mex with zero effort.
Ingredients for Easy Microwave Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
- Frozen chicken taquitos
- Green enchilada sauce
- Sour cream
- Cheese (Monterrey Jack or Cheddar Jack)
How to Make Easy Microwave Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Lay out 10 frozen chicken taquitos in an 8×8 microwave-safe dish.
In a bowl, stir together the sour cream and green enchilada sauce until smooth and creamy.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the taquitos.
Sprinkle the top with cheese, reserving about a tablespoon.
Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes.
Top with the last bit of cheese and microwave for another 1 ½ minutes until bubbly and gooey.
Serve hot with rice and beans for a complete, cozy meal.
Tips & Suggestions
- Want more heat? Add a few chopped jalapeños into the sauce mix.
- Swap chicken taquitos for beef or cheese ones to switch it up.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor.
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Easy Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas in the Microwave
Ingredients
- About 10 Frozen chicken taquitos
- 10 oz can green enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon cheese (Monterrey Jack or Cheddar Jack)
Instructions
- Lay out 10 frozen chicken taquitos in an 8x8 microwave-safe dish.
- In a bowl, stir together the sour cream and green enchilada sauce until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the taquitos.
- Sprinkle the top with cheese, reserving about a tablespoon.
- Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes.
- Top with the last bit of cheese and microwave for another 1 ½ minutes until bubbly and gooey.
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