Queso Chicken Enchiladas – Creamy, Cheesy, and Packed with Flavor
If you love Tex-Mex comfort food, these Queso Chicken Enchiladas are going to be your new favorite dinner. Soft tortillas are filled with juicy chicken, smothered in rich queso sauce, and baked until bubbly and golden. This easy enchilada recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or feeding a hungry crowd.
It’s cheesy, creamy, and totally irresistible!
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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✔ Extra creamy queso sauce
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✔ Easy, oven-baked dinner
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✔ Family-friendly Tex-Mex flavors
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✔ Great for meal prep & leftovers
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✔ Perfect for parties and potlucks
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Screenshot 🛒 Ingredients
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
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8–10 small flour tortillas
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1 (15 oz) jar queso dip (white or yellow)
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1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chilies), drained
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp chili powder
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½ tsp garlic powder
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish
👨🍳 How to Make Queso Chicken Enchiladas
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix:
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Shredded chicken
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½ cup queso
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Rotel
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Cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder
Step 3: Fill the Tortillas
Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Step 4: Add Queso & Cheese
Pour remaining queso over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Step 5: Bake
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
Step 6: Serve
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
🌮 Tips for the Best Enchiladas
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Warm tortillas before filling so they don’t crack
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Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep
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Add sautéed onions or bell peppers for extra flavor
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Drizzle with sour cream before serving
🥗 What to Serve With Them
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Mexican rice
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Refried beans
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Guacamole or chips & salsa
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