Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake

This Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake is the perfect busy weeknight dinner your whole family will love! This recipe uses shredded chicken, refried beans, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, and of course cheese! This bold Tex-Mex flavor is a crowd pleaser with very little work!

High protein dinners don’t have ot be just chicken and rice; having food you love is important to being successful. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are so easy to use in different dishes and a good source of protein. This casserole will be a hit with the whole family, and if you have athletes, dinner is on the table in under 45 minutes.

Why You’ll Love This High Protein Enchilada Bake

• It’s a healthy chicken enchilada recipe that is also delicious
• It’s a simple meal the whole family loves, even the kids
• You can adjust the macros with sides and toppings to suit you and your family’s needs

Ingredients for Chicken Enchilada Bake

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy chicken enchilada bake. And most of them are WW point-friendly below 3 points.

• Yellow Corn Tortillas – I used regular corn tortillas, but you can use very thin tortillas. The thin ones will be easier to cut in the casserole dish. There is no difference in taste.
• Enchilada Sauce – You can also use a Homemade Enchilada Sauce
• Taco Seasoning – I used my Homemade Taco Seasoning, but you can use a packet of store-bought.
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – I used Crockpot Chicken Taco Meat (It’s zero points); you can use chicken thighs, but that will add points. 
• Refried Beans – Using 99% fat-free refried beans will lower the point value
• Black Beans
• Rotel – I used mild, but you can use any variation of Rotel
• Fiesta Cheese Blend – Reduced fat or fat free cheese will lower the points.

Substitutions & Alterations

• For the Chicken – You can use ground chicken or turkey, shredded turkey breast, and ground turkey are zero point options.  Ground beef would add in points, but 93% is the lowest point value 
• For the Black Beans – You can use pinto beans or kidney beans, etc. They are all zero points on Weight Watchers.
• For the Rotel With Green Chili – You can swap out for a can of diced tomatoes and a can of diced green chilis

How to Make WW Chicken Enchilada Bake 

Before assembling your casserole, cook either shredded or chopped chicken into small pieces. You can also use crockpot shredded chicken or shredded chicken taco meat, I used the shredded crockpot taco meat.

Preheat your oven to 350° F.

Spray a 9×13 casserole pan with a nonstick spray.

Make your Homemade Enchilada Sauce if needed.

Spread at least 1/3 cup of the enchilada sauce along the bottom of the pan.

Cut 3 of your tortillas in half. Protip: use a pizza cutter for this 

In the bottom of the casserole dish, spread out 3 whole tortillas and 3 tortillas halves on top of the sauce.

In a bowl, combine the taco seasoning with the refried beans.

Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to spread the beans on top of the tortillas. This was tricky to do don’t worry about it to be perfect.

Strain and rinse your black beans, and place them in a bowl.

Strain the juices from the can of Rotel and add the contents to the bowl with black beans.

Add your chicken to the bowl with the remaining enchilada sauce.

Stir the chicken mixture in the bowl well.

Place half of the chicken mixture evenly on top of the bean-covered tortillas.

Top the chicken mixture with the remaining tortillas. This will be three halves and three whole tortialls.

Spread the remaining chicken mixture on top of the tortillas.

Top evenly with the shredded fiesta cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Tips & Tricks

• Cut the tortillas with a pizza cutter to make slicing easy
• Use for 99% fat-free refried beans for a zero-point option
• Be sure to recalculate your points using the Weight Watchers Recipe Builder using your products and amounts to verify point value. The points can change with the plan, by brand, or as the manufacturer changes the products. 

Weight Watchers Points Breakdown

When portioned to 9 servings, this works out to 3 points per serving using full-fat products for the cheese and beans.

When using the lowestfat products possible, the servings work out to 2 points.  It is up to your level what you want to swap out for; I never use the reduced-fat cheeses, as I don’t consume much dairy and can benefit from it. 

As with every recipe, recalculate your points in the Weight Watchers Recipe Builder using your products and amounts to verify the point value. Points can change with the plan, by brand, or as the manufacturer updates the product. 

Macros For Healthy Enchilada Bake

When prepared according to the recipe and served in 9 servings, the nutritional breakdown is as follows: 325 calories, 8 Grams of fat, 26 grams of carbohydrates, and 27 grams of protein.

I calculated this information using a third-party tool and are meant to be a helpful reference only. Actual values will vary based on the specific ingredients, brands, and portion sizes you use.

How To Serve Low Fat Chicken Enchilada Casserole

You can serve these cheesy chicken enchiladas with a variety of flavorful options while still keeping it an on track meal.

• Pit Boss Smoked Queso Dip
• Blackstone Mexican Street Corn
• Cheesy Refried Beans
• Fat-free sour cream (1 WW point)
• Raw or sauteed bell peppers (0 points)
• Diced fresh tomatoes (0 points)
• Raw or pickled sliced jalapenos (0 points)
• Sliced avocado (1-3 points)

How To Store Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Store leftovers in a well-sealed, airtight container. Stored properly, refrigerated leftover enchilada bake will be at its best for up to 5 days.

To freeze leftovers, allow the casserole to cool completely and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months

Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The airtight container or a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.

How To Reheat WW Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake

Reheat this Weight Watchers chicken enchilada bake in the microwave on high for 2-3 minutes until heated through completely.

You can also reheat leftovers in a preheated 350° F oven for 10-15 minutes until it’s heated through.

FAQs

Can you still eat good food on Weight Watchers?
Absolutely! There are over 200 foods on the WW 0-point list you can use to make amazing meals the whole family will enjoy. And that’s just the zero-point list!

What are zero-point foods on Weight Watchers?
Zero-point foods are nutrient-rich ingredients you don’t have to track while on the Weight Watchers program. See the full list of WW zero-point list!

More Weight Watchers Taco Recipes

• Chicken Taco Soup
• Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
• Chicken Fajita Soup
• Skinny Chicken Enchilada Soup