Indulgent Queso Chicken Enchiladas for Quick Weeknight Dinners
These indulgent queso chicken enchiladas are perfect for quick weeknight dinners, combining creamy queso, tender chicken, and warm tortillas for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup diced onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, queso cheese, cumin, chili powder, and onions.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding black beans or corn to the filling.
- Serve with sour cream or guacamole on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: queso, chicken, enchiladas, weeknight dinner