Description

Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas combine tender shredded chicken with a cheesy, flavorful taco-seasoned filling, wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered with a rich, creamy queso sauce. This comforting casserole is baked to bubbly perfection, making it an effortless and satisfying family dinner option that can be customized with your favorite cheeses and chilies.

Ingredients

Scale

Filling

2 cups Shredded Chicken (substitute with shredded beef or turkey if desired)
1 packet Taco Seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt as a healthier substitute)
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a spicy twist)
1 can Chopped Green Chilies (or diced jalapeños for more heat)

Queso Sauce

1 package Velveeta Cheese
1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (undrained; fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce can be used as alternatives)

Assembly

8 Tortillas (gluten-free tortillas available for gluten avoidance)

Instructions

Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when your enchiladas are assembled.
Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green chilies. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated for a flavorful filling.
Melt Queso Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the Velveeta cheese together with the undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies, stirring occasionally until smooth and creamy.
Assemble Enchiladas: Lay out the tortillas flat and spoon about ½ to ¾ cup of the chicken mixture onto each. Roll each tortilla tightly, enclosing the filling completely.
Arrange in Casserole Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish, then place each rolled tortilla seam side down in the dish, packing them snugly side by side.
Add Queso Sauce: Pour the warmed queso sauce evenly over the arranged enchiladas, making sure each is well coated.
Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the enchiladas are heated through and the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.

Notes

You can substitute the shredded chicken with shredded beef or turkey depending on your preferences.
For a healthier option, replace sour cream with Greek yogurt.
Try different cheeses like Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for added flavor or spice.
Diced jalapeños can be added instead of green chilies for more heat.
Gluten-free tortillas can be used to make this recipe gluten-free.
Make sure not to overfill the tortillas to prevent tearing while rolling.
Velveeta cheese can be substituted with cream cheese, though the flavor and texture will be different.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American

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