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Queso Chicken Enchiladas baking in a glass dish with melted cheese

Queso Chicken Enchiladas

Cheesy chicken enchiladas with a creamy queso filling, baked in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 cup queso cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 8 medium flour tortillas 6-inch size
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix shredded chicken, queso cheese, sour cream, and green onions in a bowl.
  3. Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in a baking dish.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
  5. Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
  7. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Add jalapeños for extra spice.