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Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Description

These Creamy Queso Chicken Enchiladas are perfect for family gatherings, filled with shredded chicken, queso cheese, sour cream, black beans, and corn, all wrapped in flour tortillas.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup queso cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cumin, garlic powder, and half of the queso cheese in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Fill each tortilla with a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Add the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, dollops of sour cream, and sprinkle the rest of the queso cheese on top.
  5. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Great for meal prep and can be customized with different proteins or cheese.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg