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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
It is no secret I love Mexican meals from my vegan Mexican salad or Mexican skillet blog post, but enchiladas were always one of my favorite meals growing up. What is not to like about tortillas, chicken, and cheese baked together. These healthy chicken enchiladas have all those components plus few extra ingredients to make them even more delicious. They are creamy, easy, meal prep friendly, and filled with flavor. This filling is so delicious that I love having it plain, or scooping it with tortilla chips! So if you have any leftover filling don’t let that delicious mixture go to waste!
Ingredients for healthy chicken enchiladas
Healthy Chicken Enchiladas mixture before filling the tortillas

Ingredients

The recipe starts with a base of chicken. I used a rotisserie chicken to keep it super simple, but you can also boil or bake chicken breast. I also added black beans for additional protein and a great texture. The creaminess comes from the Greek yogurt that adds a slight but delicious tangy flavor. Then add in some roasted corn for a toasty sweetness. Some chunky salsa is then added to the filling for a little extra Mexican flare. The filling is finished off with some spices and cheese to blend it all together. I love using corn tortillas for the texture, but flour will also pair nicely with the filling. I used a mild salsa so the enchiladas are not to spicy. Then all you have to do is bake. Another option would be to put the enchiladas together and then place in the fridge for a few days. You can pull them out to bake sometime during the week when you want a quick meal. Or you can also place in the freezer if it will be over 3-4 days before you cook them.
Starting to fill the healthy chicken enchiladas
Chicken enchiladas before baking
These healthy chicken enchiladas is my take on a Mexican inspired meal that is filling and delicious with tons of flavor. Usually I recommend doubling the batch to make extras and place one in the freezer. I also find this dish to be great to cook for friends or family. I particularly like to make it for friends that just had babies so that have some easy leftovers. This meal has been on repeat for many years, and it is without a doubt one of mine and my families favorites. It is so quick and easy to throw together. Pair it with some cilantro rice or chips and queso for my take on a classic Mexican meal.
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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

A creamy chicken enchillada filling including black beans, chicken, and roasted corn served in corn tortillas and topped with cheese
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Calories 432kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz plain greek yogurt (I used fat free)
  • 1 heaping tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 24 oz mild salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion and chives
  • 1-2 cups roasted corn (I like a lot of corn)
  • 1 can black beans
  • 3 cups shredded mexican blend cheese
  • 15 corn tortillas
  • 1 lb shredded chicken (I use a rotisserie to make it easy)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or omit if you do not like cilantro)

Instructions

  • Cook chicken if not using a rotisserie and shred. Then set aside. Optional: Roast the corn in a 400 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Mix all the enchilada ingredients in a bowl until well combined except for 1 1/2 cups cheese and 1 cup of salsa. Put about 1/4 cup of salsa in the bottom of a 9x13and spread until evenly coated.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place a large spoonful of mixture in a tortilla (about 1/3 cup) depending on how big the tortillas and fold and place in a 9 x 13 seam side down
  • Once all the tortillas are full then top with remaining salsa and cheese. Place in oven to cook for about 20-25 minutes
  • Then ready to serve. Use any remaining enchillada mixture with chips, on top of a salad, or add on top of enchiladas.
  • If freezing then freeze before the cooking. Make sure enchiladas are well wrapped.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 10.6g | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g

Enjoy!!

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