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Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪

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
Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

47 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
55 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
16 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy Density
71 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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24
Heart Health
74
Metabolic
51
Digestive
30
Inflammatory
52
Performance
44
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning, and chili powder; bring to a simmer.

  3. 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. 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. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and the cornbread topping is browned and set, about 30 minutes.

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 529.31 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 529.31 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.
Is Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake healthy?
Cupboard Clean-Out Chicken Enchilada Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 529.31 calories and 34.19 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1335.12 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.82 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Tomatoes, 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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