Description
Enjoy these healthy chicken enchiladas made with a homemade sauce that is bursting with flavor. Filled with a mixture of tender chicken, corn, black beans, and spices, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
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For the Enchilada Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 2 breasts)
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce you just made
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
For the Enchiladas:
- 8 (7-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- Fresh cilantro and other favorite toppings, to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Enchilada Sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté garlic, then add tomato sauce, chicken broth, adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Make the Chicken Filling: Sauté onion and garlic, then add chicken, corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, and cilantro.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll them up, place in a baking dish, cover with enchilada sauce and cheese, bake until bubbly.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or protein.
- To save time, use store-bought enchilada sauce instead of making it from scratch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg