Healthier Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cook chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Remove from heat and let stand until cool enough to handle, then shred.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper until softened.
4. Stir in black beans, corn, tomatoes, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Spread 1/2 cup of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas and place seam side down in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. Pour chicken broth over enchiladas.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 enchilada):

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 10g (15% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 4g (20% DV)
• Cholesterol: 55mg (18% DV)
• Sodium: 800mg (33% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 35g (12% DV)
• Protein: 25g (50% DV)

Dish Characteristics:

• Made with lean chicken and whole-wheat tortillas for a healthier take on enchiladas
• Packed with vegetables for added nutrition
• Rich in flavor and satisfying
• Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual party

User Comments:

• "These enchiladas were delicious and filling. I loved that they were made with healthier ingredients."
• "The perfect balance of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again."
• "These were a hit with my family, even my picky eaters loved them."
• "Easy to make and taste amazing. I highly recommend them."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use low-sodium chicken broth or season to taste if using regular chicken broth.
• Feel free to add other vegetables to your filling, such as zucchini or mushrooms.
• If you don't have any corn tortillas, you can use flour tortillas instead.
• Serve with additional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for a complete meal.