Grandma Kay’s Creamy Chicken Enchilada Bake
Grandma Kay’s Creamy Chicken Enchilada Bake layers tender chicken-stuffed tortillas with a velvety green-chile, cream-of-chicken sauce and plenty of melty Colby-Jack. Rich, comforting flavors make it a hit for weeknight dinners or potlucks, with a mild chile warmth balanced by the creamy sauce and cheese. It’s the kind of cozy casserole that brings everyone back for seconds.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma Kay’s Creamy Chicken Enchilada Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 11x15-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 2
Place the chicken breasts in a large saucepan and add just enough water to barely cover; bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove from the saucepan, drain, and shred with 2 forks.
- 3
Transfer the shredded chicken to a large bowl. Add 1 (8-ounce) package Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and the canned green chilies. Mix well.
- 4
Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla and fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling. Starting from the filled side, roll the folded tortilla into a cylinder. Arrange each enchilada, seam-side down, in the prepared baking dish.
- 5
In another large bowl, whisk together the condensed soup, half-and-half, chicken broth, and about 1/3 of the remaining Colby-Monterey Jack cheese package until well combined. Pour the mixture over the enchiladas, then sprinkle the remaining Colby-Monterey Jack cheese on top. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and the cheese topping is melted and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 751.66 kcal High 38%
- Protein 41.05 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 62.92 g 23%
- Total Fat 35.81 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 10.68 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.33 mg High 48%
- Sodium 1784.62 mg High 78%
- Dietary Fiber 2.22 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.15 g --
- Added Sugars 2.18 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 408.64 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 5.36 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 636.33 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 56.28 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 1.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Grandma Kay's Creamy Chicken Enchilada Bake is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Cooking Spray, Cream of Chicken Soup, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 751.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma Kay’s Creamy Chicken Enchilada Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Cooking Spray, Cream of Chicken Soup, Diced Green Chiles, Flour Tortilla. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma Kay’s Creamy Chicken Enchilada Bake?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 751.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma Kay’s Creamy Chicken Enchilada Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Grandma Kay’s Creamy Chicken Enchilada Bake healthy?
- Grandma Kay’s Creamy Chicken Enchilada Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 751.66 calories and 41.05 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1784.62 mg (78% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.68 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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