JALAPENO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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These creamy enchiladas are likely to be as popular at your house as they are at mine. I have many requests for this recipe. For weddings, I place the recipe in a nice casserole dish to give as a gift. -Kaylin DeVries, Magna, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
4 cups sour cream
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
20 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, jalapenos, onion salt and pepper. Stir in chicken and 2 cups cheese., Spread about 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dishes. Top with remaining tomato sauce; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. , Cover and bake one casserole at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Cover and freeze remaining casserole for up to 1 month., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake, covered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 calories, Fat 38g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 1405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

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