Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
41%
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
55 min.
3
335kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a deliciously satisfying meal that’s both gluten-free and packed with flavor? Look no further than this Chicken Enchilada Casserole! Perfect for a cozy lunch or a hearty dinner, this dish combines the comforting elements of traditional enchiladas with the convenience of a casserole. With just 55 minutes of prep and cooking time, you can whip up a delightful meal that serves three, making it ideal for a small gathering or a family dinner.

This recipe features tender chicken breast, vibrant red bell peppers, and a creamy blend of fat-free cream cheese and reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, all layered between soft corn tortillas. The addition of Old El Paso® fat-free refried beans and Progresso® Light Southwestern-style vegetable soup brings a rich depth of flavor that will have your taste buds dancing. Plus, with a caloric count of only 335 kcal per serving, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free!

Whether you’re looking for a main course, a side dish, or a satisfying lunch option, this Chicken Enchilada Casserole is sure to please. It’s a delightful way to enjoy the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine while keeping it healthy and gluten-free. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor every bite of this scrumptious casserole!

Ingredients

  • 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • oz weight cream cheese fat-free cut into cubes
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 cup quick-cooking brown rice instant uncooked
  • 0.3 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat
  • 0.5 medium bell pepper red finely chopped
  • tablespoons refried beans fat-free old el paso® (from 16-oz can)
  •  chicken breast boneless skinless cut into thin bite-size strips
  • 18.5 oz savory vegetable light southwestern-style progresso® canned

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken and bell pepper over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until chicken begins to brown and bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  2. Sprinkle with cumin.
  3. Stir in soup.
  4. Heat to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
  5. Stir cream cheese into chicken mixture until well blended.
  6. Spread 1 tablespoon of the refried beans on 1 tortilla; place, beans side up, in bottom of ungreased 1-quart casserole. Top with 1 cup chicken mixture; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the cheese. Repeat 2 times. Top with remaining tortilla; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  7. Cover; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories335kcal
Protein24.82%
Fat19.12%
Carbs56.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66.17
Glycemic Load
14.87
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.235217348389%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:334.61kcal
16.73%
Fat:7.4g
11.38%
Saturated Fat:3.04g
18.99%
Carbohydrates:48.82g
16.27%
Net Carbohydrates:38.44g
13.98%
Sugar:2.08g
2.31%
Cholesterol:37.8mg
12.6%
Sodium:377.95mg
16.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.62g
43.23%
Vitamin A:9655.82IU
193.12%
Vitamin C:44.03mg
53.37%
Fiber:10.38g
41.51%
Phosphorus:412.47mg
41.25%
Vitamin B3:7.37mg
36.85%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.32%
Selenium:21.58µg
30.83%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.32%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
23.7%
Folate:88.73µg
22.18%
Magnesium:86.17mg
21.54%
Calcium:205.07mg
20.51%
Potassium:657.17mg
18.78%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.15%
Iron:3.05mg
16.93%
Zinc:2.22mg
14.81%
Copper:0.25mg
12.56%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.85%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
4.97%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.91%
Vitamin K:1.38µg
1.32%