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Queso Chicken Enchiladas

Queso Chicken Enchiladas: 7 Steps to Cheesy Bliss


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Queso Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious Mexican dish filled with shredded chicken and topped with creamy queso sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup queso blanco cheese
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, queso cheese, garlic powder, and cumin.
  3. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
  4. Place the rolled tortillas in a baking dish.
  5. Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños if desired.
  • Serve with sour cream and guacamole for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Queso Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Enchiladas, Mexican Recipes