Healthy Chicken Enchiladas: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Meals
A delicious and nutritious recipe for chicken enchiladas that are easy to prepare and full of flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Courses
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, and half of the enchilada sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
- Place the rolled tortillas in a baking dish and top with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with cilantro and avocado slices before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions or bell peppers to the filling.
- You can substitute chicken with turkey or a meat alternative for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Healthy Chicken Enchiladas, Easy Recipe, Flavorful Meals