Indulgent Queso Chicken Enchiladas for Effortless Weeknight Dinners
These Indulgent Queso Chicken Enchiladas are perfect for quick weeknight dinners, combining cheesy goodness and delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup queso blanco cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, queso cheese, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place in a baking dish seam side down.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, top with fresh avocado or sour cream.
- Great for meal prep; just store uncooked enchiladas in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg