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Queso Chicken Enchilada

Queso Chicken Enchilada


  • Author: Chef Bella
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious dish featuring chicken enchiladas smothered in queso sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups queso cheese sauce
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, onions, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
  3. Warm the tortillas to make them pliable.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
  5. Place the rolled tortillas in a baking dish.
  6. Pour the queso cheese sauce over the enchiladas.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
  • Serve with sour cream or guacamole for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Queso Chicken Enchilada