Overnight Chicken Enchilada Bake

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Overnight Chicken Enchilada Bake
580 min.
8
388kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with a dish that’s not only delicious but also gluten-free? Introducing the Overnight Chicken Enchilada Bake, a mouthwatering recipe that combines the rich flavors of enchiladas with the convenience of a make-ahead meal. Perfect for busy families or anyone looking to simplify their cooking routine, this dish is designed to be prepared the night before, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you sleep.

Imagine waking up to the enticing aroma of seasoned chicken, creamy soup, and zesty enchilada sauce, all layered between soft corn tortillas and topped with gooey melted cheese. This hearty bake serves eight, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With each serving clocking in at just 388 calories, you can indulge without the guilt.

Whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner or a casual lunch with friends, this Overnight Chicken Enchilada Bake is sure to impress. It’s not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors that brings everyone together. So grab your ingredients, and let’s get cooking! Your taste buds will thank you.

Ingredients

  • 4.5 oz chilis green chopped canned
  • 10.8 oz cream of chicken soup canned
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas quartered ()
  • 20 oz enchilada sauce canned
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced
  • cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • lb chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into thin bite-sized pieces
  • oz cream sour

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish and 16x12-inch sheet of foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in soup, sour cream and chiles.
  5. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in sprayed baking dish. Arrange half of the tortilla pieces over sauce, overlapping as necessary. Spoon and spread 1 cup enchilada sauce evenly over tortillas.
  6. Spread half of chicken mixture over sauce. Top with 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers, starting with tortilla pieces. Cover tightly with sprayed foil. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  7. Heat oven to 375F.
  8. Bake covered 30 minutes. Uncover baking dish; bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese begins to brown.
  9. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
  10. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories388kcal
Protein24.37%
Fat45.93%
Carbs29.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.06
Glycemic Load
8.95
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.210869592169%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.03kcal
19.4%
Fat:19.93g
30.66%
Saturated Fat:9.44g
58.98%
Carbohydrates:28.99g
9.66%
Net Carbohydrates:24.98g
9.08%
Sugar:6.41g
7.12%
Cholesterol:84.31mg
28.1%
Sodium:1222.57mg
53.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.8g
47.59%
Selenium:30.36µg
43.37%
Phosphorus:407.18mg
40.72%
Vitamin B3:6.81mg
34.03%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
28.11%
Calcium:276.11mg
27.61%
Vitamin A:1070.78IU
21.42%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.42%
Fiber:4.01g
16.06%
Zinc:2.11mg
14.05%
Magnesium:56.07mg
14.02%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.51%
Potassium:384.83mg
11%
Iron:1.84mg
10.23%
Vitamin C:8.43mg
10.22%
Vitamin K:9.25µg
8.81%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.62%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.87%
Copper:0.14mg
7.06%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.34%
Folate:23.22µg
5.81%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.06%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%