Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Main Dish Recipes Healthy Chicken Casserole Recipes Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole 4.1 (18) 15 Reviews Casseroles make perfect meal-prep dinners, and this enchilada version is no exception. The whole casserole can be built and left to hang out in the refrigerator for up to three days—just bake it off on a busy night and you have a healthy, easy dinner on the table in no time. The quick homemade enchilada sauce in this recipe is great when you don't have any of the canned sauce on hand; just season crushed tomatoes with spices and salt for an instant enchilada sauce. By Katie Webster Katie Webster Facebook Instagram Twitter Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 16, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 35 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 1 casserole Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (3 cups) 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1/2-1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder ¼ teaspoon salt 8 corn tortillas, cut into wedges 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup chopped Meal-Prep Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs (see associated recipe) 2 cups Sautéed Peppers & Onions (see associated recipe) 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 ounces), divided Directions Stir tomatoes, cumin, chile powder and salt together in a medium bowl. Coat a 7- or 8-by-11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Spoon 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce into the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange 1/3 of the tortilla wedges over the tomato sauce. Top with half of the beans, half of the chicken and half of the pepper mixture. Top with 1 cup sauce and 1/2 cup cheese. Layer on half the remaining tortillas. Top with the remaining beans, chicken and pepper mixture. Top with 1 cup of the sauce and 1/2 cup cheese. Layer on the remaining tortillas, followed by the remaining sauce (about 1/3 cup). Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to cook, up to 3 days. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the casserole, uncovered, until hot and bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. (Alternatively, microwave the casserole, covered with wax paper, on Medium-High until steaming hot, 12 to 15 minutes.) Serve hot. Katie Webster Tip See how to meal-prep this recipe and a whole week of dinners with this plan. To make ahead Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Associated Recipes Meal-Prep Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs Sautéed Peppers & Onions Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 365 Calories 15g Fat 39g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1/6 casserole Calories 365 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 9g 33% Total Sugars 12g Protein 21g 41% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 49mg 16% Vitamin A 1804IU 36% Vitamin C 66mg 73% Folate 80mcg 20% Sodium 770mg 33% Calcium 304mg 23% Iron 4mg 24% Magnesium 70mg 17% Potassium 793mg 17% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved