Description
Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas combine shredded chicken, velvety queso cheese sauce, and melted cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas for a quick Mexican-inspired dinner. This easy, weeknight recipe yields four satisfying servings, baked to golden perfection and topped with fresh cilantro. Perfect for families craving comfort, the dish balances creamy richness with bright tomato notes, delivering flavor and convenience in every bite. Serve with a side of rice and beans for a complete feast!!!
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups queso cheese sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of queso sauce in the bottom of a 9‑x13 inch baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam‑side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining queso sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle shredded cheese, and scatter diced tomatoes.
- Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes; remove foil and bake 10‑15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of chipotle powder to the sauce. Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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