LONE STAR CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, drained
3/4 cup salsa verde
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
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 shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 897 calories, Fat 65g fat (37g saturated fat), Cholesterol 270mg cholesterol, Sodium 1437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 45g protein.