Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas are a mouthwatering fusion of creamy cheese and tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas, all smothered in a rich queso sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these enchiladas promise to elevate your mealtime experience with their delightful flavors and inviting aroma. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, they are a true comfort food classic that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and shred.
- In a saucepan, combine queso cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and half of the enchilada sauce. Stir over low heat until melted.
- Spread some sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Fill tortillas with shredded chicken, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg