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Queso Chicken Enchiladas

These Queso Chicken Enchiladas are loaded with creamy shredded chicken, melty cheddar cheese, green chilies, and wrapped in soft flour tortillas—then smothered in a homemade Velveeta queso blanco sauce with diced tomatoes and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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For the Enchiladas:

5 burrito-size flour tortillas

2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken (e.g., rotisserie chicken)

½ packet (1 tablespoon) taco seasoning

1 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons chopped green chilies (mild or hot)

For the Queso Sauce:

1 pound Velveeta Queso Blanco, cubed

10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (e.g., Rotel)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.


Step 2: Prepare the filling

In a large mixing bowl, combine:

  • Shredded chicken

  • Taco seasoning

  • Sour cream

  • Shredded cheddar cheese

  • Chopped green chilies

Mix until everything is well incorporated. Set aside.


Step 3: Make the queso sauce

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine:

  • Cubed Velveeta Queso Blanco

  • Undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies

Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Remove from heat once fully melted.


Step 4: Assemble enchiladas

  • Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.

  • Spoon about ½ to ¾ cup of chicken filling into the center.

  • Roll it up tightly like a burrito.

  • Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.


Step 5: Add queso sauce

Pour the hot queso sauce evenly over all the assembled enchiladas in the dish. Use a spatula or spoon to spread the sauce and ensure full coverage.


Step 6: Bake

Bake in preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

(Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end to slightly brown the cheese on top.)


Step 7: Serve

Let the enchiladas sit for 5 minutes after baking. Garnish with:

  • Chopped cilantro

  • Sliced jalapeños

  • Diced green onions

Serve with rice, beans, or salad for a complete meal!

Notes

  • Chicken Options: Use rotisserie chicken, leftover grilled chicken, or poached chicken breasts.

  • Cheese Alternatives: Replace Velveeta with cream cheese and shredded Monterey Jack for a homemade sauce.

  • Make-Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

  • Freezer Friendly: Wrap unbaked enchiladas tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.

  • Spice Level: Adjust the heat by using mild or hot chilies and Rotel.