Description
Indulge in the comfort of cheesy Queso Chicken Enchiladas, a delightful dish that transforms a regular weeknight dinner into a flavorful experience. These enchiladas are filled with tender shredded chicken and creamy melted Velveeta queso, all wrapped in soft tortillas. With just 10 minutes of preparation, they are perfect for busy evenings while being family-friendly and satisfying enough to impress your guests. Customize the fillings to your liking or make them ahead of time for ultimate convenience. Serve with fresh sides like guacamole or pico de gallo for a complete meal that 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 Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Chilies
- 10 ounces Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (undrained)
- 1 pound Queso Blanco Velveeta (cubed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green chilies. Mix well.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt cubed Velveeta with the undrained diced tomatoes until smooth.
- Lay tortillas flat and spoon about ½ to ¾ cup of the chicken mixture into each. Roll tortillas tightly like burritos.
- Place filled tortillas side by side in a casserole dish.
- Pour warm queso over the top.
- 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 (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg