Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas: Easy Family Dinner Delight
Indulge in these creamy queso chicken enchiladas that make family dinners a breeze!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, queso cheese, cream cheese, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more queso cheese to the filling.
- Serve with fresh cilantro and sour cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas, Family Dinner, Easy Dinner Recipe