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Queso Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious enchiladas filled with seasoned chicken and topped with a creamy queso sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded
  • 1 cup Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
Queso Sauce
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Queso Blanco Shredded
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
Enchiladas
  • 8 large Corn Tortillas

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and bell pepper until soft.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well and remove from heat.
Make the Queso Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, milk, queso blanco, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet until pliable.
  3. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  4. Pour the queso sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add toppings like sour cream, avocado, or cilantro for extra flavor.

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