Quick & Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
Delicious and wholesome chicken enchiladas wrapped in warm tortillas with a tangy sauce and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 8 small whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cooked shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl.
- Heat corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave for about 20 seconds until pliable.
- Take a tortilla, place about 1/4 cup of the filling in the center, and roll it tightly. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese all over the enchiladas.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling and toppings to your taste. This recipe is flexible and works well with various ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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