Description
Delicious and comforting Cheese Chicken Enchiladas filled with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful sauce, wrapped in soft tortillas.
Ingredients
- 8 burrito-size flour tortillas
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups Velveeta queso, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, sour cream, diced green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread some enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Lay a tortilla flat and fill it with the chicken mixture, then roll it up and place it seam-side down in the dish.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken filling.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and top with melted Velveeta queso and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional sour cream if desired.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by adding black beans or corn to the chicken mixture. For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with sautéed vegetables and beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican