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Indulgent Queso Chicken Enchiladas

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  • Author: lucia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

These indulgent quesadilla chicken enchiladas are a creamy, cheesy delight, perfect for quick weeknight dinners with minimal effort.


Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can chopped green chilies
  • 16 oz cubed Velveeta
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
  • 8 tortillas (corn, flour, or whole-wheat)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the shredded chicken and taco seasoning in a large mixing bowl, mixing well.
  3. Fold in the sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, green chilies, Velveeta, and diced tomatoes.
  4. Spread a generous amount of this mixture onto each tortilla, rolling them tightly.
  5. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  6. Pour any remaining mixture over the enchiladas and top with the rest of the cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

Mix in spices to customize the flavor. For added heat, include jalapeños or extra green chilies.