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Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas for Effortless Family Dinners

Deliciously creamy and cheesy chicken enchiladas that are easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
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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
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 cup Creamy queso dip Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 8 large Flour tortillas Softened
  • 1 cup Sour cream For topping
  • 1 cup Salsa For serving
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low sodium recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. In each tortilla, place a portion of shredded chicken and a spoonful of queso dip. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  4. Once all tortillas are filled, pour the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let the enchiladas cool for a few minutes. Serve topped with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These enchiladas can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if they are cold from the fridge.

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