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Queso Chicken Enchiladas Bake

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🌢️ Delight in the creamy and cheesy goodness of Queso Chicken Enchiladas with a rich, flavorful sauce that will satisfy your Tex-Mex cravings.
πŸ§€ This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, offering a comforting and hearty meal with tender chicken and gooey cheese.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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16 ounces enchilada sauce (red, green chile, or salsa verde)

3 cups queso cheese (Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack recommended)

1 rotisserie chicken (shredded or diced)

8 corn tortillas

minced white or yellow onions

chopped olives

green chiles

taco seasoning

queso fresco

sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

1-First, preheat the oven to 350Β°F, or go with 375Β°F if you want a bit more crisp. This step sets the stage for even baking and helps meld those flavors. Next, debone and shred your rotisserie chicken, discarding the skin to keep things lean and tasty.

2-Then, pour ΒΎ cup of enchilada sauce into a greased 9Γ—13-inch oven-safe dish to coat the bottom nicely. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with queso cheese for that creamy filling. Fill each of the 8 corn tortillas with about ΒΌ cup of the chicken mixture and a little enchilada sauce, roll them tightly, and place them seam-side down in the dish.

3-Once assembled, cover the enchiladas with the remaining sauce and top with extra queso cheese. If you like, add garnishes like chopped olives for a nice touch. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 30 minutes until it’s bubbly and golden. For reheating leftovers, thaw them overnight in the fridge and warm at 350Β°F.

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Notes

πŸ•’ Assemble enchiladas in advance and refrigerate covered until baking for convenience.
πŸ— Use poached chicken if rotisserie is unavailable for the filling.
🌢️ Enhance flavor by adding minced onions, green chiles, or taco seasoning to the chicken mixture.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Standard/None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 461
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 443 mg
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 122 mg