Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas for Easy Family Dinners
These creamy queso chicken enchiladas are perfect for effortless family dinners. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, they are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 8 tortillas
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, queso cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with more queso cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- You can substitute the chicken with shredded beef or black beans for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg