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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

Quick and Healthy Chicken Enchiladas Everyone Will Love

These Healthy Chicken Enchiladas are a nutritious, protein-packed meal perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened; can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 can diced green chiles omit for milder dish
  • 1 medium yellow onion can substitute with red or white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; or use garlic powder
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped; zucchini can be an alternative
For the Assembly
  • 14 oz corn tortillas flour tortillas can be used but will change texture
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce consider homemade or low-sodium options
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese can substitute with mozzarella or a dairy-free option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken breasts, and cook for 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and shred.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and half of the enchilada sauce.
  5. Layer 4 corn tortillas at the bottom of the greased baking dish, followed by half of the chicken mixture and half of the sautéed vegetables.
  6. Add another 10 tortillas on top, pour the remaining chicken mixture and sautéed vegetables, drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These enchiladas are customizable with different vegetables or proteins and can be made ahead of time for meal prep.

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