Description
These Queso Chicken Enchiladas are a quick and cheesy dinner delight that’s perfect for a comforting meal with a kick of flavor. Filled with a creamy chicken mixture and topped with a velvety queso blanco sauce, these enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Enchiladas:
- 4 tortillas burrito size flour tortillas (Corn tortillas can also be used, just warm them first.)
- 2 cups shredded chicken (Rotisserie chicken works fabulously for faster prep!)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (Feel free to use homemade or store-bought.)
- 1 cup sour cream (Greek yogurt is a healthier substitute if desired.)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Mix in Monterey Jack for extra creaminess.)
- 1 can chopped green chilies (Adjust quantity based on heat preference.)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Undrained for moisture.)
For the Queso Sauce:
- 16 oz Queso Blanco Velveeta (Melts beautifully to create a creamy sauce.)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and chopped green chilies. Stir until well mixed and coated. This forms the flavorful filling for the enchiladas.
- In a medium saucepan, melt cubed Velveeta queso along with the undrained diced tomatoes over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until smooth. This creates the creamy queso sauce.
- Lay out tortillas on a clean surface. Spoon ½ to ¾ cup of filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. This prepares the enchiladas for baking.
- Evenly pour the queso sauce over the assembled enchiladas, ensuring each one is covered. This coats the enchiladas with the delicious queso sauce.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes until heated through and the sauce is bubbly. This bakes the enchiladas to perfection.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve hot with sides like Spanish rice or a crisp salad. Enjoy your delicious Queso Chicken Enchiladas!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg