Queso Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy and cheesy Queso Chicken Enchiladas perfect for a cozy dinner, filled with tender chicken and topped with a luscious queso sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Burrito Size Flour Tortillas
- 2 Cups Shredded Chicken
- 1 Packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Can Chopped Green Chilies
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Undrained)
- 16 oz Queso Blanco Velveeta
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, sour cream, chopped green chilies, and half of the shredded cheese in a mixing bowl.
- On a warm tortilla, spoon about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture into the center, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Melt the Velveeta queso in a saucepan over medium heat, adding diced tomatoes and stirring until combined.
- Pour the queso sauce over the rolled enchiladas, covering them generously.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of the enchiladas.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or a crisp salad. Feel free to modify the recipe to suit your taste, such as adding spicy elements or veggie substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: enchiladas, chicken, queso, cheesy, dinner, comfort food