Description
This Queso Chicken Enchiladas Bake is a creamy, cheesy casserole featuring burrito-sized tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken and cheddar cheese, topped with a warm melted queso blanco and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Perfect for a comforting and flavorful dinner, it’s easy to prepare and bake for a delicious family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 burrito size flour tortillas
- 2.5 cups shredded chicken
- 0.5 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 pound queso blanco Velveeta, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green chilies. Stir until all the ingredients are well mixed and set aside.
- Make the Queso Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the cubed queso blanco Velveeta and the undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir occasionally until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Spread the filling slightly, then roll each tortilla up tightly to form burritos.
- Arrange and Top: Place the rolled burritos side by side in a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Pour the warm queso sauce evenly over the top of the burritos, ensuring they are well covered.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the casserole for 25 minutes until heated through, bubbly, and slightly golden on top. Serve hot and enjoy your creamy, cheesy enchilada bake.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken to save time and simplify preparation.
- If using corn tortillas instead of flour, warm them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Feel free to add extra toppings such as chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or avocado slices for added flavor and garnish.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chopped green chilies or add a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
