Healthy Chicken Enchiladas: Discover a Guilt-Free Recipe!
A delicious and guilt-free recipe for healthy chicken enchiladas that are packed with flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup low-fat cheese, shredded
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up tightly.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the filling.
- Can substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for a different protein option.
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking for a quick meal later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg