Best Quick And Healthy Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

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HEALTHIER CHICKEN ENCHILADAS I



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I've always liked this recipe because it is quick and easy. I'm always looking for ways to cut out excess fat so I use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream. I also like to add fiber to make the meal a little healthier for my family so I add black beans and some bell peppers. This also adds color! To make it super healthy I use whole-wheat flour tortillas. And it still tastes just as delicious!

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 onion, chopped
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 (10 inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
1 (12 ounce) jar taco sauce
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook chicken in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain excess fat. Cube chicken and return to skillet. Add onion, sour cream, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, and ground black pepper. Heat until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Stir in salt, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, and black beans.
  • Roll even amounts of mixture into tortillas. Arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with taco sauce and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 53.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1444.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

HEALTHY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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A healthy Chicken Enchilada recipe that's easy to make for a weeknight dinner or you can prep ahead on the weekend, freeze and heat in the oven when you need them.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion (finely diced)
6 chicken thigh fillets (skinned and cut into strips)
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 tbsp cumin
½ tsp Oregano (Dried herb)
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
300 ml tomato puree (Or Passata)
1 cup chicken stock (250ml)
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
½ cup corn (frozen or fresh)
8 tortilla (Wholegrain)
½ cup Sour Cream
½ cup Cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 180'C / 350'F. Prep a large baking tray by rubbing a little olive oil on the base (you can use parchment paper to make clean up easier).
  • Heat up a large pot on the stove top. Add olive oil and diced onions. Cook until softened (around 5 minutes). Add chicken pieces, salt and pepper. Fry until juices have evaporated and chicken starts to brown.
  • Add cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic. Fry for around one minutes, stiring to coat chicken evenly with spices.
  • Pour in stock, tomato puree, beans and corn. Cover pot and allow to simmer on medium for 10-15 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat. Use a colander to drain the sauce from the chicken and set sauce and chicken filling aside. DO NOT THROW SAUCE AWAY.
  • Soften your tortillas by wrapping in foil and heating in the oven for a couple minutes. This makes them easier to work with.
  • Spread a teaspoon sour cream on each tortilla and spoon chicken and bean filling on top along the center. Roll up your tortilla and place seam side down in your baking tray. Repeat until all 8 tortillas are done.
  • Spoon strained enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with grated cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 528 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND HEALTHY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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This quick and healthy chicken enchiladas recipe is an excellent choice when you want homemade enchiladas, but are short on time AND you want them to be a bit healthier than the usual enchiladas.

Provided by Brandie Valenzuela

Categories     Casserole

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion (chopped)
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
15 ounce can unsalted tomato sauce
3 cups shredded skinless (about 15 ounces, boneless rotisserie chicken breast or pre-cooked and shredded chicken breast)
15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
12 inch corn tortillas (6-)
Cooking spray
3/4 cup Mexican blend cheese (shredded)
1 large tomato (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
6 tablespoons sour cream (if desired for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler to high. Combine first 9 ingredients (through sauce) in a medium saucepan and stir with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium- high heat. Cook 2 more minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1 1/2 cups sauce mixture on the side.
  • Add chicken and beans to pan; cook 3-4 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly heated.
  • Stack 6 tortillas and wrap stack in damp paper towels and microwave for 15 seconds. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture in center of each tortilla and roll up. Arrange tortillas, seam sides down, in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Repeat with other 6 tortillas starting with the stacking step.
  • Top with reserved sauce and cheese. Broil 3-4 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and sauce is bubbly. Top with tomato and cilantro. Garnish with sour cream if desired.

QUICK AND HEALTHY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is my grandson's favorite enchiladas - and he doesn't even know that they are healthy! From Quick and Healthy Cooking.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
12 corn tortillas
20 ounces enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Mix first six ingredients and set aside.
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Pour 1/2 can of enchilada sauce in bottom of pan.
  • Follow either method below for layered or rolled.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
  • ROLLED METHOD:.
  • Place about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of filling on each tortilla and roll to enclose (cracks in tortillas are not as noticeable after cooking).
  • Place seam side down in baking dish.
  • Top with remaining sauce.
  • LAYERED METHOD:.
  • Follow this order; 1/3 of the tortillas, 1/2 of the filling, 1/3 tortillas, 1 can of sauce, remainder of filling, remainder of tortillas, remainder of sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 43.7, Sodium 805, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.3, Protein 20.8

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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My friend Charlotte (thanks C!!) gave this to me...it is SO easy and just delicious! She likes corn tortillas, I like flour, and it tastes great with both...whatever your preference!

Provided by Troop Angel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 -4 chicken breasts
15 white corn tortillas (fajita size) or 15 flour tortillas (fajita size)
3 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce (I use Old El Paso)
3 -4 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese (or for less spice, use 1 cup pepper jack and 2 cups of cheddar, or a fiesta blend mexican cheese mix)

Steps:

  • Boil chicken until it falls apart, then shred.
  • Mix 1/2 can of sauce and a little cheese with chicken.
  • Put other 1/2 can on bottom of 11x9 baking dish.
  • Microwave tortillas until soft.
  • Roll chicken mixture into tortillas.
  • Put in pan semi-tightly.
  • Cover with remaining 2 cans sauce.
  • Cover top with remaining cheese and bake at 350 until cheese is fully melted (usually about 20-25 min).
  • Brown top slightly or to preference.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.4, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 96.7, Sodium 1255.8, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 31.6

SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This recipe is so quick and easy, and I always receive a ton of compliments. It quickly becomes a favorite of friends whenever I share the recipe. Modify the spiciness with the intensity of the salsa and the green chilis to suit your taste. -Kristi Black, Harrison Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups salsa
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat until blended, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, beans and chiles. , Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is a great recipe for a quick dinner. There aren't many ingredients and doesn't take a lot of time.

Provided by IANKRIS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast meat
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese and salsa. Cook, stirring until melted and well blended. Stir in chicken and pinto beans. Fill tortillas with the mixture, roll and place into the prepared baking dish. Spread cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as lettuce and tomatoes, or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1166 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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