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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
Servings 8
Flavor-packed, clean-eating chicken enchiladas made with lean ingredients and bold Tex-Mex spices—easy and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1 tablespoon organic virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ can black or kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can natural tomato sauce (no added salt)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup low-fat sour cream
  • ½ cup low-fat Mexican cheese blend or non-fat mozzarella
  • 8 whole grain corn tortillas

Instructions

Prep the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with a few drops of olive oil to prevent sticking.

Cook the Base

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, then stir in garlic until fragrant. Pour in tomato sauce and stir for a minute or two before adding the chicken stock.

Build the Filling

  • Add corn, beans, shredded chicken, thyme, oregano, chili powder, paprika, and black pepper. Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer until thickened, about 10–15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Separate the Sauce

  • Using a colander, strain the mixture to separate the sauce from the chunky filling. Set both aside.

Soften the Tortillas

  • Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in the oven for a few minutes or microwave briefly. This step prevents them from tearing during assembly.

Assemble the Enchiladas

  • Spread a thin layer of sour cream on each tortilla, add a spoonful of filling, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Add Sauce & Bake

  • Pour a bit of sauce on the bottom of the dish. Place the rolled tortillas, then top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese melts and the enchiladas are heated through.

Garnish & Serve

  • Top with your favorite garnishes—jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, extra sour cream, or green onions.