Description
These Quick & Healthy Chicken Enchiladas are packed with protein and make for a comforting dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 bell pepper
- diced (any color)
- 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 8 oz cream cheese
- softened
- 1 cup plain sour cream
- 24 oz enchilada sauce
- 12 corn tortillas (10-inch or smaller)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes on each side. Shred the chicken once it’s cool enough to handle.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced green chiles, cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of enchilada sauce.
- Spread a layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them more pliable. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Once all tortillas are placed, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your healthy, protein-packed enchiladas!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices such as cumin or chili powder to the chicken mixture. You can also use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream to make this recipe even healthier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Quick & Healthy Chicken Enchiladas, High Protein, Comfort Dinner, Chicken Enchiladas, Healthy Dinner Recipe