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Queso chicken enchiladas in baking dish covered with melted cheese sauce

Queso Chicken Enchiladas

Cheesy chicken enchiladas wrapped in flour tortillas and smothered in creamy Velveeta queso sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

  • 5 burrito size flour tortillas
  • 2.5 cups shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works perfectly
  • 0.5 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat preferred
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
  • 1 pound Velveeta Queso Blanco cubed into 1-inch pieces

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • 9x13 Casserole dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green chilies. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the chicken is well coated. Set aside.
  3. Place saucepan over medium-high heat and add cubed Velveeta along with the entire can of diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir every 30-45 seconds until cheese melts completely and mixture becomes smooth and pourable, about 5-7 minutes total.
  4. Lay tortillas flat on a clean work surface. Warm them in microwave for 15 seconds if cold. Spoon approximately ¾ cup of chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla, spreading it into a 4-inch horizontal line down the middle, leaving 1 inch from edges. Fold in sides, then roll tightly from bottom to top.
  5. Arrange filled enchiladas seam-side down in prepared casserole dish, placing them snugly against each other. Pour warm queso sauce evenly over the top, making sure every enchilada gets a generous coating.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until queso is bubbling vigorously around edges and enchiladas are heated through. The tops should have slightly golden spots. Let rest 3-4 minutes before serving.

Notes

Warm tortillas briefly before filling to prevent cracking. Store leftovers in airtight container for 3-4 days. Freezer-friendly for up to 2-3 months. If queso sauce seems too thick while making it, reduce heat slightly to prevent scorching.