Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas for Easy Family Dinners
A delicious and effortless dinner option for families, these Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, queso cheese sauce, onions, cilantro, chili powder, and cumin.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them tightly.
- Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken with spices before cooking.
- These enchiladas can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Queso, Chicken, Enchiladas, Easy Dinners