This Chicken Black Bean Enchiladas Freezer Meal is perfect for taking dinner to a friend or having prepared for a last minute meal! Did I mention it's delicious?
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
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Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Calories 397kcal
Author Jenny
Equipment
Oven
Freezer
Ingredients
two 10 ounce cans mild red enchilada sauce
12white corn tortillastaco size
4cupsshredded cheddar cheesedivided
2cupscooked shredded chicken
1cupcooked black beansdrained and rinsed
1cupfresh cilantrochopped, optional
1cupsour creamoptional
Instructions
Spoon enchilada sauce into bottom of 9×13 inch disposable tin baking dish. Should be enough sauce that covers the bottom evenly.
Warm tortillas in microwave until softened and hot. Layer each tortilla with cheese, chicken and black beans. Be sure to not overfill tortillas. Carefully roll tortillas with filling and place seam side down into baking dish. Continue filling tortillas to fill pan. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with shredded cheese. Cover tightly with press and seal or foil. Label with title of recipe and date prepared. Freeze until ready to serve, up to 3 months.
When ready to serve, thaw then bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes, until hot. Serve warm and top with chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream if desired.