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High Protein Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

This Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake is a high protein, macro friendly weeknight dinner the whole family will love! Layers of tender shredded chicken, corn tortillas, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and melted fiesta cheese baked together in one pan. All the bold Tex-Mex flavor of enchiladas with none of the rolling and ready in under 45 minutes!
Course Entree
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Chicken enchilada bake, Weight watchers chicken enchilada, WW Chicken Enchilada bake
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 9 Servings
Calories 325kcal
Author Jennifer Johnson

Equipment

  • 9x13 Pyrex pan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray your 9x13 pan with a nonstick spray.
  • Spread at least 1/3 cup of the enchilada sauce.
  • Cut 5 tortillas in half.
  • In the bottom of the dish, spread out 3 whole tortillas and 3 half tortillas.
  • In a bowl, combine the taco seasoning with the refried beans.
  • Use a spatula to spread the beans of the tortillas.
  • Strain and rinse your black beans, and place in a bowl.
  • Strain your rotel of the juices and add to the bowl with black beans.
  • Add to the bowl your chicken and the remaining enchilada sauce.
  • Stir the mixture in the bowl well.
  • Place half of the chicken mixture on top of the bean-covered tortillas.
  • Top the chicken mixture with the remaining tortillas.
  • Spread the remaining chicken mixture on top of the tortillas.
  • Top with fiesta cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition information and macros are automatically calculated 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. For the most accurate results, we recommend calculating your own macros using your preferred tracking app and exact ingredients. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider or registered dietician for personalized dietary advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g