Indulgent Queso Chicken Enchiladas for Effortless Weeknight Meals
Experience the creamy goodness of Queso Chicken Enchiladas, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, queso cheese, onions, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with sour cream and avocado on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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