Description
Delicious and comforting cheese chicken enchiladas filled with creamy queso cheese and shredded chicken, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the filling: In a mixing bowl, toss together the shredded chicken, queso cheese, diced onions, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat and warm the corn tortillas until soft.
- Fill and roll: Spoon in some of the chicken mixture into a tortilla, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Prepare for baking: Spread a layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish, then pour the remaining sauce over the rolled enchiladas.
- Add extra cheesiness: Sprinkle more queso cheese on top.
- Bake: Slide the baking dish into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
Kids can help roll the tortillas for a fun family activity!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: enchiladas, cheesy chicken, Mexican food, family dinner, comfort food