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.
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)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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!
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.
Find it online: https://claradelish.com/queso-chicken-enchiladas/