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Queso Chicken Enchiladas Bake

Queso Chicken Enchiladas Bake

This Queso Chicken Enchiladas Bake transforms a mundane meal into a fiesta of flavors, combining melted queso, tender chicken, and spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 4 pieces burrito size flour tortillas perfect for holding all that cheesy goodness!
  • 2 cups shredded chicken cooked or store-bought for a time-saving option
  • 1 packet taco seasoning adjust based on your spice preference
  • 1 cup sour cream balances the spice with its richness
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese melts beautifully, creating a gooey layer
  • 1 can chopped green chilies or substitute with jalapeños for extra spice
For the Queso Sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained, fire-roasted for more depth
  • 16 oz queso blanco Velveeta the star of the show for a creamy sauce

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • 9x13 casserole dish

Method
 

How to Make Queso Chicken Enchiladas Bake
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green chilies. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed, then set the bowl aside.
  2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the cubed Velveeta and the undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir occasionally until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. Spoon 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Spread it slightly and roll it up tightly to form a burrito shape.
  4. Place the rolled burritos side by side in a 9×13 casserole dish. Pour the warm queso sauce evenly over the top of the burritos, ensuring they are all covered.
  5. Bake the enchiladas at 350°F for 20–25 minutes. The dish should be heated through and bubbly, and the cheese on top will become wonderfully golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced jalapeños for an added pop of flavor!

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