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Quick and Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas

Published November 30, 2019
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A rectangular baking dish filled with baked enchiladas topped with melted cheese, diced tomatoes, green onions, and green chili sauce. This delightful chicken meal has two small bowls nearby containing extra chopped green onions and diced tomatoes. A napkin and fork are partially visible. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published November 30, 2019
2 minute read

Active time: 14 minutes Total time: 21 minutes

Enchiladas don’t have to take hours of work. These are ready in just about 20 minutes, thanks to rotisserie chicken, canned beans and jarred salsa. The filling is warmed on the stovetop, and since it’s already hot, the filled tortillas only need to go under the broiler briefly to melt the cheese. The tomato and green onion topping enhances the look and adds a welcome sense of freshness.

RD tip: Great northern beans, also known as white kidney beans or cannellini beans, add a healthy dose of fiber to this meal. For extra fiber, use whole-wheat tortillas.

Quick and Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (60g) reduced-sodium canned great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cup (170g) skinless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 cup (225g) tomatillo salsa, divided
  • 1/2 cup (240g) reduced-fat sour cream
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 3/4 cup (85g) Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup (100g) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (40g) green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beans, chicken and 1/4 cup salsa to pan; cook 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
  3. Spoon 1/4 cup mixture down the middle of each tortilla; roll up. Arrange tortillas, seam side down, in a broiler-proof 11-by-7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon remaining 3/4 cup salsa down the middle of enchiladas, and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
  4. Remove from oven. Top with onions and tomatoes.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 393; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 42mg; Sodium: 403mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 5g; Protein 22g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 205mg; Iron: 9%; Vitamin A: 12%; Vitamin C: 14%; Calcium: 24%

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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