Description
These queso chicken enchiladas deliver a creamy, cheesy Mexican-inspired dinner that’s quick to assemble and perfect for busy families. Tender shredded chicken meets a rich queso sauce, fresh tomatoes, and green onions, all rolled in soft flour tortillas and baked until bubbly. Ideal for weeknight meals, this recipe offers comforting flavors, easy prep, and a satisfying finish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve with cilantro lime rice and a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups queso cheese sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Warm tortillas, spoon chicken mixture, roll, and place in greased baking dish.
- Pour queso sauce over rolls, top with diced tomatoes and green onions.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest five minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add sliced jalapeños to the sauce. Leftovers reheat well covered with foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: queso chicken enchiladas, easy chicken enchiladas, Mexican dinner recipe, quick weeknight meals, chicken quesadilla enchiladas, homemade enchilada sauce, family friendly Mexican food, simple Mexican casserole