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Queso Chicken Enchiladas

Irresistible Queso Chicken Enchiladas Ready in 40 Minutes


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Cheesy chicken enchiladas with a creamy queso filling, baked in a rich sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup queso cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix shredded chicken, queso cheese, sour cream, and green onions in a bowl.
  3. Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in a baking dish.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
  5. Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
  7. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • Add jalapeños for extra spice.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: queso, chicken, enchiladas, mexican, cheesy