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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Healthy Chicken Enchiladas are packed with veggies, tender chicken, and a flavorful red enchilada sauce. Topped with cheese and baked to perfection, they make a delicious and nutritious meal for the whole family.


Ingredients

Units Scale

  • 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1/2 heaping cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • optional toppings: cilantro, avocado, jalapenos, greek yogurt/sour cream

Instructions

  1. Make enchilada sauce: Prepare or use store-bought enchilada sauce.
  2. Preheat the oven: Set to 350 degrees and spread 3 tbsp of sauce in a baking dish.
  3. Make veggie and chicken mixture: Saute onion, bell pepper, zucchini, then mix with chicken, greek yogurt, spices, and sauce.
  4. Warm your tortillas: Microwave them wrapped in a damp cloth until pliable.
  5. Roll enchiladas: Fill tortillas, roll, place in dish, cover with sauce and cheese.
  6. Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 15 mins, then remove foil and bake for another 5 mins.
  7. Enjoy: Garnish with toppings and serve hot.

Notes

  • To save time, make the sauce and chicken in advance.
  • Using store-bought sauce affects the nutrition.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: Approximately 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg