This Queso Chicken Enchiladas recipe is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in rich queso sauce. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner that delivers bold Mexican flavors with minimal effort — perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or boiled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Queso Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tbsp cream cheese optional, extra creamy
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp diced green chiles optional
Enchiladas
- 8 –10 small flour or corn tortillas
- ½ cup extra shredded cheese for topping
- Optional Garnishes
Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Jalapeños
- Pico de gallo
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
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Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Prepare the Chicken Filling
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Sauté onion and garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
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Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors. Remove from heat.
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Make the Queso Sauce
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until thick and smooth.
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Add cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, salt, and green chiles.
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Stir until melted and silky.
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Assemble the Enchiladas
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Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of chicken filling onto each tortilla.
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Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
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Add Sauce & Cheese
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Pour queso sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
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Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
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Bake
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Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake 8–10 minutes more until bubbly and lightly golden.
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Rest & Serve
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Top with sour cream, cilantro, or jalapeños if desired.