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Healthy chicken enchiladas topped with fresh ingredients and spices
Serine Milo

Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

A wholesome dish featuring a zesty lime-infused chicken filling wrapped in corn tortillas, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers any color
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 juice of lime
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup salsa your favorite kind
  • 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning optional for extra flavor
For Assembling
  • 6-8 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese like cheddar or a Mexican blend

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the bell peppers and cook for another couple of minutes until softened.
  4. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, spinach, lime juice, and spices. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sauce Preparation
  1. Mix the salsa with Greek yogurt in a bowl to prepare the sauce.
Assembly
  1. Spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Take a tortilla, spoon in about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture, roll it up tightly, and place it seam-side down in the dish. Repeat until all tortillas are filled.
  3. Pour the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melty and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize by using turkey or quinoa instead of chicken, or adjust veggies to seasonality. Can be made vegan with jackfruit and cashew cream.

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