Description
These Easy Healthy Chicken Enchiladas are a wholesome meal packed with flavors from chicken, spices, and cheese. Quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon organic virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 can black or kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1/2 cup corn (drained & rinsed)
- 1 15oz can natural tomato sauce (no added salt)
- 1 cup chicken stock (low-sodium)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme & oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup low-fat Mexican cheese blend or non-fat mozzarella
- 8 whole grain corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and oil a baking dish.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil until translucent, then add minced garlic for flavor.
- Stir in tomato sauce and chicken stock, simmer and mix in black beans, corn, chicken, and spices. Cook until thickened.
- Strain mixture to separate filling from sauce.
- Warm tortillas and fill with sour cream, chicken filling, and cheese, rolling them tightly.
- Place enchiladas seam-side down in baking dish, pour remaining sauce on top, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Avoid overfilling the tortillas to ensure easy rolling.
Consider allowing the chicken to reach room temperature before mixing for better texture.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese for an exciting twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg