Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Delicious Healthy Chicken Enchiladas recipe shared by Guest User on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red or green)
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup salsa (preferably low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, Greek yogurt, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Step 3: Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Step 4: Place a generous amount of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Step 5: Once all tortillas are filled and placed in the dish, pour the remaining salsa over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Step 6: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Step 7: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 8: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Step 9: Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and enjoy your healthy chicken enchiladas!
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