Description
Queso Chicken Enchiladas deliver a rich, cheesy Mexican favorite that’s quick, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights. This easy recipe combines tender shredded chicken with smoky smoked beef, melted queso cheese, and a hint of grape juice for subtle sweetness, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas and smothered in a savory enchilada sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it serves four, offers a creamy texture, bold flavor, and is ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or a flavorful fiesta gatherin
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup smoked beef, diced
- 1 cup queso cheese, shredded
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 cup grape juice
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl combine chicken, smoked beef, queso cheese, green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Warm corn tortillas until pliable.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla, roll up, and place seam‑side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and drizzle with grape juice.
- Sprinkle extra queso cheese on top.
- Bake for 20‑25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add chopped jalapeños to the filling. Leftovers reheat well in the oven covered with foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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