Single girl dinners
Single girl dinners is a easy Mexican-American recipe that serves 2. 380 calories per serving. Recipe by After The Weight on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 1 hr
Cost: $18.28 total, $9.14 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken Breast (cooked and shredded; can use rotisserie chicken for speed)
- 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
- 6 pieces Corn Tortillas (6‑inch size, warmed briefly to make them pliable)
- 1.5 cups Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack or a pre‑shredded blend)
- 0.5 cup Avocado Sour Cream (blend ripe avocado with dairy‑free sour cream or Greek yogurt)
- 1 piece Jalapeño Pepper (finely diced; optional for extra heat)
- 0.5 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the filling.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 375°F
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl combine shredded chicken, drained black beans, half of the enchilada sauce, diced jalapeño, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
Time: PT5M
First Layer
Lay 2‑3 warmed corn tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping slightly. Spread half of the chicken‑bean mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded cheese on top.
Time: PT5M
Second Layer
Add the remaining tortillas, then the rest of the chicken‑bean mixture. Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce evenly, and top with the remaining cheese.
Time: PT5M
Bake Covered
Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 375°F
Finish Baking Uncovered
Remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 375°F
Rest and Serve
Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes, then dollop avocado sour cream on each serving and enjoy.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
Dietary info: High protein, Gluten‑free (when using corn tortillas), Can be made dairy‑free with dairy‑free cheese and sour cream
Allergens: Dairy, Corn
Last updated: April 15, 2026








