Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole delivers 31g protein and 376 calories per serving, making it one of the most efficient dinner ratios for macro tracking. A single batch yields 12 servings on the stovetop with quick prep, so one Sunday session covers your entire week of dinners. The high protein-to-calorie ratio makes hitting 150g+ daily targets realistic without double meals.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Beans, Pinto, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Corn, Sweet, Canned, Drained(227g)
- •Spinach
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(720g)
- •Enchilada Sauce, Green, Canned(720g)
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Mexican Blend Cheese(720g)
Pre-shredded Mexican blend cheese. Any store brand works.
Instructions
- 1Heat oven to 375°F. Mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- 2Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper and sauté for 6-7 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the beans, corn, spinach, chicken, and 2 cups enchilada sauce, and stir until evenly combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3Pour about 1/2 cup of the remaining enchilada sauce in the baking dish, and spread until the bottom of the dish is evenly coated. Top with a layer of about 8 tortilla halves, so that the entire dish is covered. Top evenly with 1/3 of the chicken mixture, followed by 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese. Followed by a final layer of tortillas, chicken mixture, the remaining 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, and cheese.
- 4Cover the pan with aluminum foil, then bake for 20 minutes.
- 5Remove pan and remove aluminum foil. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, until the cheese is thoroughly melted.
- 6Remove from the oven and serve warm, garnished with your desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
376
calories
31g
protein
21g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 14g
- Saturated fat
- 12.0g
- Sodium
- 537 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.5g
12 servings per batch · ~236g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole have per serving?
Each serving contains 31g protein and 376 calories with 21g fat and 14g carbs. This macro profile makes it a balanced dinner option that supports protein intake without excessive calories.
How many servings does Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole make?
This recipe batch-preps 12 servings, so one cooking session covers more than a week of dinners for most lifters. The casserole format means minimal active cooking time despite the high yield.
Is Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole good for muscle gain?
At 31g protein per serving with moderate calories and carbs, this recipe supports steady muscle gain without excess calories that require extra cardio to offset. The 12-serving batch makes it efficient for consistent daily protein intake.
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