How to Make Make-Ahead Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, then you'll definitely love this recipe for Make-Ahead Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas. These delicious enchiladas are packed with flavor and are perfect for a cozy dinner at home or for entertaining a crowd. The best part? You can make them ahead of time, so all you have to do is pop them in the oven when you're ready to eat.

These enchiladas are filled with tender, juicy chicken, a savory and slightly spicy sauce, and plenty of cheese. They're then roll...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
  • ½ cup sliced roasted red peppers
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix chicken, 1 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, roasted peppers, chile peppers, and sour cream in a bowl until well combined.
  • Heat enchilada sauce in a 12-inch frying pan. Dip a tortilla in the sauce until well coated and slightly softened. Top with 1/2 cup chicken mixture.
  • Roll up tortilla and place seam side-down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture. Top enchiladas with remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray, and place it greased side down on the dish; seal to cover.
  • Refrigerate until ready to cook, up to 2 days.
  • When ready to bake, remove enchiladas from the refrigerator and let sit for 30 minutes. Keep foil cover on.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    520 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 1064mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 139mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 339mg