Healthy Chicken Enchilada Recipe
created by
Marisa F. Dec. 22, 2024
“Had a busy day came home from the mountains and wound up working late. We had leftover chicken and black bean enchiladas from Saturday so it made for a quick and easy dinner but I had a small portion and added a salad to add volume.”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“Great job Marisa! Youve hit your weekly target of including fiber and lean proteins in your dinners. Its fantastic to see how youre managing to incorporate these healthy elements into your meals even on busy days. Your creativity in adding a salad to your enchilada dinner for extra volume is a great example of how youre making this routine work for you. Keep finding those clever ways to add healthy foods to your meals!”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well.
3.
Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
4.
Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with low-fat cheese.
5.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6.
While the enchiladas are baking, prepare the salad by tossing the mixed greens with light salad dressing.
7.
Serve the enchiladas hot, topped with low-fat sour cream and crunchy toppings, alongside the salad.
Ingredients
1.
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
2.
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
3.
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
4.
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
5.
1 teaspoon cumin
6.
1 teaspoon chili powder
7.
8 whole wheat tortillas
8.
1 cup low-fat shredded cheese (like mozzarella or cheddar)
9.
1 cup low-fat sour cream
10.
1 cup enchilada sauce (low-sodium)
11.
2 cups mixed salad greens
12.
1/2 cup light salad dressing
13.
1/4 cup crunchy toppings (like baked tortilla strips or nuts)
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
10
saturates
3
carbohydrates
40
fibers
10
sugar
4
addedSugar
1
protein
30
Healthy Chicken Enchilada Recipe
My Rating
Marisa F.Author
"Had a busy day came home from the mountains and wound up working late. We had leftover chicken and black bean enchiladas from Saturday so it made for a quick and easy dinner but I had a small portion and added a salad to add volume."
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"Great job Marisa! Youve hit your weekly target of including fiber and lean proteins in your dinners. Its fantastic to see how youre managing to incorporate these healthy elements into your meals even on busy days. Your creativity in adding a salad to your enchilada dinner for extra volume is a great example of how youre making this routine work for you. Keep finding those clever ways to add healthy foods to your meals!"