Description
These freezer enchiladas are a convenient, make-ahead meal filled with seasoned chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for batch cooking and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 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 (divided)
- 12 6-inch fajita size flour tortillas
- 19 ounces red enchilada sauce (divided)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat preparation area by placing 4 small aluminum pans on the counter and lightly spraying them with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and cook diced onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add green chilis and taco seasoning, stirring and cooking for 1 additional minute.
- Turn off heat and mix in sour cream until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked mixture, shredded chicken, and 1 cup of cheese.
- Place about 1/3 cup filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam side down in a prepared pan. Add 3 enchiladas per pan.
- Repeat until all tortillas and filling are used.
- Pour about 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over each pan.
- Top each pan with 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- Cover pans tightly with foil and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- To cook, thaw enchiladas in the refrigerator, then remove foil.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Cool slightly, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Label pans with date before freezing for easy tracking.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Substitute rotisserie chicken with cooked ground chicken or turkey.
- Add beans or vegetables for extra texture and nutrition.
- Serve with rice, beans, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
