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Freezer Chicken Enchiladas

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Freezer Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious make-ahead meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. Filled with rotisserie chicken, cheese, and a flavorful enchilada sauce, these enchiladas are sure to be a family favorite.


Ingredients

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Main Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup small diced sweet yellow onion vidalia
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 ounce can diced mild green chilis
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat
  • 3 cups shredded colby-jack cheese
  • 12 (6 inch) fajita size flour tortillas

Assembly:

  • 19 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, and green chilis. Add taco seasoning, sour cream, chicken, and 1 cup of cheese.
  2. Assemble Enchiladas: Divide filling among tortillas, roll them up, and place seam side down in baking dish.
  3. Bake: Pour enchilada sauce over the top, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until bubbly.
  4. Serve: Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • You can freeze the assembled enchiladas before baking for a convenient freezer meal.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with additional ingredients like black beans or corn.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg