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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
– 8 whole wheat tortillas
– 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
– 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
– 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
– 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
– 1 cup salsa
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
– Avocado slices (optional, for serving)
– Greek yogurt (optional, as sour cream substitute)


Instructions

Creating Healthy Chicken Enchiladas is a simple and enjoyable process. Follow these steps to make your delicious meal:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, tomatoes, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix well until evenly incorporated.
3. Fill Tortillas: Spread about ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll it tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
4. Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth with any remaining salsa. Pour this sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish.
5. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the enchiladas.
6. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
7. Garnish: Once out of the oven, sprinkle chopped cilantro on top for added flavor and freshness.
8. Let Cool: Allow the enchiladas to cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve with Extras: For an impressive presentation, serve with avocado slices and a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.

These straightforward steps will guide you towards creating flavorful and healthy enchiladas your whole family will adore!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 30g