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Queso Chicken Enchiladas Bake

Cheesy Queso Chicken Enchiladas Bake for Effortless Comfort

Enjoy this Queso Chicken Enchiladas Bake, a comforting dish made easy with rotisserie chicken and bold Tex-Mex flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 8 pieces Flour or Corn Tortillas warm them up to prevent tearing
  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning adjust according to your heat preference
  • 1 cup Sour Cream balances the flavors
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese for topping
  • 1 can Chopped Green Chilies offers mild heat
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies undrained for richness
For the Queso Sauce
  • 16 oz Velveeta Queso Blanco for creamy sauce

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, sour cream, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green chilies. Stir until well-blended.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the Velveeta Queso Blanco along with the undrained diced tomatoes. Stir continuously until smooth and creamy, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Warm your tortillas in the microwave for 20–30 seconds. Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll them tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  5. Pour the queso sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the sauce.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with lightly browned cheese.
  7. Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 27gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Warm tortillas before filling to prevent tearing. Assemble in advance for optimal freshness.

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