5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dinner

This 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This mildly spicy, flavorful casserole makes for a super-simple weeknight dinner. Serve with salad to make it a complete meal.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 10 oz total)
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch)
2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained
2 cups shredded Mexican four-cheese blend (8 oz)

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Line 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with foil.
Fill 4-quart pot three-fourths full with water. Add 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 10 oz total). Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook 15 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165 °F).
Meanwhile, lightly fold 8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch) in half and place folded-side-down in dish; set aside. Place 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce, 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans and 1 cup of the shredded Mexican four-cheese blend in large bowl. Shred cooked chicken. Add chicken to bowl with beans; stir with large spoon to combine.
Divide chicken mixture evenly among tortillas; wrap tortillas around filling and place seam side down.
Pour remaining 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce evenly over top. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded Mexican four-cheese blend.
Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole good for PCOS?

Yes, this 5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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