Description
Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and gooey cheese wrapped in soft tortillas, all smothered in a luscious queso sauce. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal with minimal effort. With every bite, experience a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups queso blanco cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown; shred and set aside.
- Mix shredded chicken with chopped onion and half of the queso blanco cheese.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, and remaining queso; stir until smooth.
- Pour sauce over enchiladas and bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For easier shredding, use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Add diced jalapeños to the filling for extra heat. Assemble enchiladas ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.