Easy Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
A simple and heartwarming recipe for chicken enchiladas that combines healthy ingredients without sacrificing flavor.
- 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, High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, half of the cheese, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up tightly.
- Pour enchilada sauce generously over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Leftover enchiladas can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Add fresh garnishes like cilantro or avocado for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg