Description
Queso Chicken Enchiladas Bake is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with creamy queso, wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with zesty enchilada sauce. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it creates a warm, nostalgic atmosphere around the table. Easy to customize and prepare, this recipe guarantees satisfaction for all taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups creamy queso cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook seasoned chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet.
- Stir in queso cheese and spices until melted and creamy.
- Spread a layer of enchilada sauce at the bottom of the baking dish. Fill tortillas with the cheesy chicken mixture, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with extra queso cheese. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg