Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas: Easy Comfort Meal for Foodies
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy queso chicken enchiladas that will satisfy your comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 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 creamy queso dip
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, creamy queso dip, onions, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder.
- Lay the tortillas flat and fill each with a portion of the chicken mixture.
- Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Spread sour cream over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- These enchiladas can also be made with beef or beans for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas, comfort food, easy recipe