Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

4.4 211 Published Jan 03, 2020, Updated May 18, 2024 A lot of people might consider Mexican food unhealthy, but the truth of the matter is within every cuisine there are healthy options! Sure, you can order or make the heaviest, creamiest dish but you could also make some simple swaps to lower the calories and up the nutrition profile. These chicken enchiladas are the perfect example!

Ingredients for Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

Whole wheat flour tortillas Homemade red enchilada sauce – this is the star of the recipe in my opinion! Shredded Chicken – I use my slow cooker shredded chicken recipe Vegetables – corn, black beans, yellow onion, garlic and cilantro Cheese – I use low-fat, shredded Mexican cheese Spices – chili powder, cumin, salt Toppings – scallions, cilantro and jalapeños

Prepping and Storing Enchiladas

There are a couple of different ways you can prep these enchiladas ahead of time. One big time saver is making the homemade enchilada sauce ahead of time! You can freeze it if you make it more than one week in advance, otherwise just store it in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to use. You can also prep the entire meal ahead of time and then bake it when you’re ready. To store, use an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to five days. I don’t think I would freeze the leftovers because the cheese gets a little wonky, but if that doesn’t bother you, you can absolutely try it!

How to Serve Enchiladas

When serving these enchiladas I usually have a few topping options on hand including fresh cilantro, green onions, jalapeños, sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa, hot sauce and guacamole or fresh avocado. You don’t need all of these. Pick your favorite toppings and use those! These chicken enchiladas are a meal on their own, but it’s always fun to have a few sides… especially if you’re hosting. Here are some options:

Sides: easy black bean dip, frozen pea guacamole, avocado salad, Mexican street corn salad Drinks: skinny paloma or skinny margarita

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