Description
Delicious Cheese Chicken Enchiladas made with tender chicken, creamy queso cheese, and enchilada sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup queso cheese, shredded
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of queso cheese, cumin, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Pour enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each flour tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll it up tightly, and place it seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle the remaining queso cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, topped with sour cream, diced onions, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal and ensure you use freshly shredded cheese for better meltability.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: enchiladas, cheese, chicken, comfort food, Mexican recipes, easy meals