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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas | Easy Weeknight Dinner

Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

A lighter take on chicken enchiladas with shredded chicken, black beans, and Greek yogurt in place of sour cream, baked until bubbling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken: Poach or bake the chicken breasts until they reach 165°F internally, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly before shredding with two forks.
  2. Sauté the onion: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook diced onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed onion, black beans, green chiles, Greek yogurt, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly coated.
  4. Warm the tortillas: Heat each corn tortilla in a dry skillet for about 20 seconds per side so they become pliable and don't crack when rolled.
  5. Prep the baking dish: Spread about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to keep the tortillas from sticking.
  6. Fill the tortillas: Spoon roughly 1/3 cup of the chicken filling down the center of each tortilla.
  7. Roll and arrange: Roll each tortilla snugly and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish, fitting them close together.
  8. Add remaining sauce: Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, making sure the edges are covered to prevent drying out.
  9. Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese blend evenly across the top of the dish.
  10. Bake until bubbling: Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sauce bubbles at the edges and the cheese turns golden in spots.
  11. Rest before serving: Let the dish sit for 5 minutes out of the oven so the filling sets and slices hold their shape.
  12. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top before bringing the dish to the table.