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A platter of golden queso chicken enchiladas, melted cheese bubbling on top.

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These Queso Chicken Enchiladas are a hearty and flavorful dish, combining tender chicken with a rich, creamy queso sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas. They are perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends, offering a comforting and satisfying experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Enchilada Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 count flour tortillas
  • 1 cup queso blanco, crumbled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 19 oz green enchilada sauce
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 4 oz green chilies, diced
  • 0.5 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, crumbled queso blanco, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the green enchilada sauce and sour cream until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Warm the flour tortillas slightly to make them more pliable.
  2. Dip each tortilla quickly into the enchilada sauce mixture, ensuring both sides are lightly coated.
  3. Place a generous amount of the chicken and cheese mixture down the center of each tortilla, then roll it up tightly and place seam-down in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce mixture evenly over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.
  2. Let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes before serving, then garnish with fresh cilantro or extra sour cream if desired.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture. You can also substitute corn tortillas for flour tortillas if preferred.