Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Queso Chicken Enchiladas, a perfect weeknight dish that transforms your dinner table into a festive feast. These enchiladas are filled with tender shredded chicken and rich Velveeta queso, all wrapped in warm tortillas. With only ten minutes of prep time, they are ideal for busy evenings while being a family favorite that impresses guests. Personalize your fillings to cater to your taste, or prepare them ahead for convenience. Pair with fresh guacamole or zesty pico de gallo for a complete meal that everyone will adore!
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
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green chilies. Mix until well blended.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt cubed Velveeta queso with the undrained diced tomatoes until smooth.
- Lay tortillas flat and fill each with about ½ to ¾ cup of the chicken mixture. Roll tightly.
- Arrange the rolled tortillas in a casserole dish and pour the warm queso sauce over them.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg