Make-Ahead Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

A gooey, cheesy chicken enchilada. Lots of flavor, easy to prepare, and great to make ahead of time. Wonderful topped with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onions, and additional sour cream. A real family favorite.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 520 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Mix chicken, 1 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, roasted peppers, chile peppers, and sour cream in a bowl until well combined.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Refrigerate until ready to cook, up to 2 days.

Step 7

When ready to bake, remove enchiladas from the refrigerator and let sit for 30 minutes. Keep foil cover on.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 1 hour.