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Healthy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

These Healthy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas offer a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic dish. Packed with lean chicken, green chiles, and topped with a zesty green sauce, they make for a satisfying meal that doesn't skimp on flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 oven
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 skillet or frying pan
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast about 1 pound
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 ounces
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, diced green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with half of the shredded cheese and half of the enchilada sauce. Stir until well combined.
  • Spread a small amount of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking.
  • Take a corn tortilla, add a portion of the chicken mixture to the center, and a spoonful of the yogurt-cheese mixture. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Once all enchiladas are in the baking dish, pour the remaining green enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the sauce.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the cheese to bubble and brown slightly.
  • Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling by adding black beans or vegetables for more fiber and nutrients.
To make this dish even healthier, opt for whole grain tortillas.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.