Lone Star Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Start with deli-roasted chicken and this family-friendly casserole will be ready in no time. For a milder version, use Monterey Jack cheese in place of pepper Jack.—Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Lone Star Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + freezing Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
30 35 65

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained
  • 3/4 cup salsa verde
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a shallow bowl, combine cream and salt.
  • Dip both sides of each tortilla in cream mixture; top with 1/4 cup chicken mixture. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining cream mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and freeze for up to 6 months.
  • To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2 enchiladas equals 897 calories, 65 g fat (37 g saturated fat), 270 mg cholesterol, 1,437 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 45 g protein.

Originally published as Lone Star Chicken Enchiladas in Taste of Home October 2011, p59

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Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2012 by bridgettevh

I made it with fat free half and half. It was excellent.

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by aug2295

This was okay, but not amazing. I used half and half instead of cream to bring down the calories.

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2012 by darowan07

excellent and refreshing twist on creamy enchiladas. Ive made them several times now, this recipe is part of our meal rotation

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2012 by ljm1028

Wonderful recipe! Calories are scarey but i adjust the other meals the day I serve it. I have made this twice, first for friends and then once for me. I plan to make this dish for my neighbors very soon. I also cheat with the rotisseire chicken to speed up prep time.

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by diznyac

These were absolutely delicious - and they froze well. They were just as good after reheating - this is a new family favorite!

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by TCD1

I've never made enchiladas before, but this came out delicious. I did make a few changes to the recipe but only because I could not find the exact ingredients listed. The two things I did not change though was the cream and the cheese. I think next time I will use the half and half and instead of using two cups of cheese, only use one. When I re-heated it there was a lot of oil and this could only be from the cheese and the cream. But after all that, it was really awesome and I will definitely make it again. I can see myself playing around with the filling even more.

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2011 by julmomma

Amazing, yummy! Can't wait to make them again. In an effort to do some calorie cutting, I mixed 1% milk with the cream, next time I will try lightening it again a little, but it was amazing, looking forward to making it again.

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2011 by rodpauley

I loved this...but broiled it for some nice color.

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by anselr

We loved it. Tastes like something we would have ordered from a Mexican restaurant!

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by MusicalMegan

Crazy good, the calories scares me a little so I might try to use reduced fat cheese and maybe some half and half instead of whole cream next time....but honestly its soo good I would just adjust my breakfast and lunch so I could have it!!! :D

 
 

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