Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

Healthy Chicken Enchiladas photo
prep time:
50 min
total time:
50 min
Makes 4 servings
TanaTana Meginnis

One of Blythe’s favorite

ingredients

  • 4 portions chicken breast (about 1 lb.)
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 red pepper, diced (optional)
  • 3 cans (10oz each) green enchilada sauce
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, regular or low-fat, shredded
  • 2 cups lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 light sour cream
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 can (2oz) ripe olives, sliced

directions

  • 1

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9”x13” baking pan with cooking spray.

  • 2

    2. Place chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Shred cooked chicken by pulling apart with 2 forks; set aside.

  • 3

    3. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add green onion, cilantro, red pepper and jalapeno; sauté for 2 minutes. Add shredded chicken and 1 can of enchilada sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  • 4

    4. Pour the remaining 2 cans of enchilada sauce in a medium bowl and microwave until warm. Dip each tortilla in the heated sauce and fill with about 1/8 of the chicken mixture. Roll up and place, seamside down, in the prepared baking dish.

  • 5

    5. Pour remaining heated sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until enchiladas are heated through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

  • 6

    6. Divide lettuce onto four plated and place a portion of enchiladas on top. Top with a spoonful of salsa, a dollop of sour cream and tomatoes and olives. Enjoy!

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