Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Queso Chicken Enchiladas, where tender chicken is wrapped in soft tortillas and drenched in a creamy queso sauce. These enchiladas are not just a meal—they’re an experience that will have your family asking for seconds. Perfect for any occasion, from Taco Tuesdays to cozy nights in, this dish combines rich flavors and easy preparation, making it a must-try recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups Queso Blanco cheese, divided
- 1 can (4 oz) canned green chiles
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix with green chiles, onion powder, cumin, and half of the queso blanco in a bowl.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine remaining queso blanco with chicken broth over medium heat until melted and smooth. Pour over the enchiladas.
- Top with shredded Mexican blend cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg