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Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas: A Flavorful Delight

Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas are a nutritious twist on a classic dish, featuring tender chicken wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with salsa verde.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup reduced-fat cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix chicken, 1/2 cup salsa verde, onion, cilantro, cumin, and salt.
  3. Warm tortillas in a skillet to make them pliable.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll it up.
  5. Place the rolled tortillas in a baking dish seam side down.
  6. Pour remaining salsa verde over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
  • Adjust spice level with additional jalapeños if desired.
  • Can substitute chicken with beans for a vegetarian option.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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