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Indulgent Queso Chicken Enchiladas


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  • Author: rihannarecipes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Quick and cheesy chicken enchiladas perfect for busy weeknight dinners, packed with flavor and comfort.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken (rotisserie recommended)
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 can Chopped Green Chilies
  • 16 oz Cubed Velveeta cheese
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 8 Tortillas (corn, flour, or whole-wheat)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken and taco seasoning.
  3. Add sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, chopped green chilies, cubed Velveeta, and diced tomatoes to the chicken mixture.
  4. Spread some of the mixture into the center of each tortilla and roll them up tightly.
  5. Place rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish.
  6. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle with green chilies if desired.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

You can make these enchiladas a day ahead and store them in the fridge. For added texture, lightly toast tortillas before filling.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg