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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. 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.
  2. Make the Chicken Filling: Sauté onion and garlic, then add chicken, corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, and cilantro.
  3. 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