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Easy preparation meets taste sensation! Let us introduce the best solution to your busy week meal-planning dilemmas, Freezer Chicken Enchiladas! This flavorful, tender chicken welcomes the zesty, sauce-covered tortillas, deliciously blending together like they've known each other for years. These easy-to-prep and always-ready Freezer Chicken Enchiladas will become a guest and family favorite for sure! And a favorite fix for you too! So, get out the welcome wagon and let these enchiladas roll on out!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups enchilada sauce, divided
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more, to taste, for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus more, to taste, for garnish
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, diced
- 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a disposable aluminum pan.
Step 3 -Evenly spread 1 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the pan.
Step 4 -In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, the sour cream, the cilantro, and the green chiles together.
Step 5 -Lay the tortillas on a flat surface and add 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture to the center of each.
Step 6 -Roll the filled tortillas up and place them in the prepared pan, seam-side down.
Step 7 -Top the enchiladas with the remaining enchilada sauce and the remaining cheese.
Step 8 -Cover the pan with plastic wrap.
Step 9 -Cover the plastic wrap with aluminum foil and make sure to secure the edges as tightly as possible.
Step 10 -Freeze the covered enchiladas for up to 3 months.
Step 11 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 12 -Transfer the covered enchiladas from the freezer and discard the plastic wrap.
Step 13 -Cover the frozen enchiladas with foil.
Step 14 -Bake the enchiladas for 30 minutes.
Step 15 -Carefully uncover the enchiladas and bake until they are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 16 -Serve immediately with the extra sour cream and the extra cilantro.
