Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
These Healthy Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and nutritious dish packed with flavor, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the shredded chicken, half of the cheese, and half of the enchilada sauce in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas to make them pliable.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with toppings like sour cream, avocado, or fresh salsa. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg