Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas for Effortless Family Dinners
Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas for Effortless Family Dinners are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. These enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken enveloped in soft tortillas, smothered in a luscious creamy queso sauce that’s baked to perfection. With the delightful combination of flavors from taco seasoning and green chilies balanced by rich cheese, every bite promises warmth and satisfaction. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this dish invites you to bring your loved ones together around the table for moments filled with laughter, stories, and deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can chopped green chilies
- 1 package Velveeta cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 tortillas (flour or gluten-free)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken and taco seasoning.
- In another bowl, mix sour cream and Velveeta cheese until smooth.
- Combine both mixtures with chopped green chilies and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining creamy sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (190g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg