Low-Calorie Green Chicken Enchiladas for Guilt-Free Indulgence!
A delicious and guilt-free recipe for green chicken enchiladas that are low in calories but high in flavor.
- 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 Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, half of the green enchilada sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Soften the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
- Place the rolled tortillas in a baking dish and pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle the low-fat cheese and chopped onions on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Can substitute chicken with shredded turkey for a different taste.
- Serve with a side of fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg