Indulgent Queso Chicken Enchiladas: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner
Indulge in the creamy and savory flavors of Queso Chicken Enchiladas, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, queso cheese, black beans, and half the cilantro.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet for easier folding, then fill each with the chicken mixture.
- Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle remaining queso cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with remaining cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Pair with a salad or rice for a complete dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: queso, chicken, enchiladas, quick dinner, weeknight meals