Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (or equivalent chicken), cooked
- 2 cans enchilada sauce or homemade enchilada sauce
- 6 Large wheat tortillas (or equivalent)
- 6 oz. +/- queso blanco or similar cheese
- 4 oz. +/- Colby jack, Monetary jack, and/or cheddar cheese, shredded
- onions, diced (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 268g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 295 | |
| Calories from Fat 66 | 22% |
| Total Fat 7.28g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.9g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.06g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 1521mg | 63% |
| Potassium 221mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 40.92g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 18% |
| Sugars 11.49g | 8% |
| Protein 16.28g | 26% |
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