Description
Indulge in the cheesy goodness of Queso Chicken Enchiladas, a delightful dish that transforms any weeknight dinner into a comforting feast. This easy recipe features tender shredded chicken enveloped in soft flour tortillas, all smothered in a rich Velveeta queso sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep time, these enchiladas are not only family-friendly but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or looking for a quick meal, this recipe is sure to impress. Serve with fresh sides like guacamole or pico de gallo for an unforgettable dining experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 burrito-size flour tortillas
- 2 ½ cups shredded chicken
- ½ packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 pound cubed Velveeta queso blanco
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green chilies. Mix until well combined.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt Velveeta queso with the undrained diced tomatoes until smooth.
- Lay tortillas flat and fill each with ½ to ¾ cup of the chicken mixture. Roll tightly.
- Place rolled tortillas in a casserole dish and pour the warm queso sauce over them.
- Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg