Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake
Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake layers tender seasoned chicken and black beans in a rich, tangy tomato-chile sauce with a touch of creaminess and plenty of melted cheese. It’s finished with a golden cornbread crust that adds a lightly sweet crunch against the savory filling. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual potluck when you want bold flavor with comforting textures.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning, and chili powder; bring to a simmer.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the tenderloins and brown them on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the tenderloins and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until the tenderloins are no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes; transfer the tenderloins to a bowl. Shred the tenderloins with 2 forks; return them to the sauce. Stir in the black beans and cream cheese until fully combined.
- 4
Pour the tenderloin mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese on top. Whisk the cornbread mix, milk, and egg together in a bowl; spoon the batter over the cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and the cornbread topping is browned and set, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 515.8 kcal High
- Protein 33.51 g Good Source
- Carbs 46.04 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.56 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.38 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 98.64 mg High
- Sodium 1402.89 mg High
- Fiber 6.77 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.87 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.41 g Low Source
- Calcium 353.89 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.34 mg Moderate
- Potassium 267.23 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 142.99 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 5.18 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.64 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Cupboard Clean Out Chicken Enchilada Bake is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chicken Tenderloin, Chili Powder, and Corn Muffin Mix. Each serving provides about 515.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chicken Tenderloin, Chili Powder, Corn Muffin Mix, Cream Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cupboard Clean-Out 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 515.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
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