Healthier Chicken Enchiladas

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I've always liked this healthy chicken enchilada 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!

Submitted by Anonymous

Updated on July 17, 2022

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Allrecipes Test Kitchen

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Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

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 (Optional)
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

Directions

Preheat the 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 of breasts 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 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 chicken mixture into tortillas. Arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with taco sauce and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Chicken Enchiladas.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

384	Calories
8g	Fat
60g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 384
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 1445mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 60g	22%
Dietary Fiber 9g	33%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g	60%
Vitamin C 20mg	22%
Calcium 177mg	14%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 694mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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