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Chicken Enchiladas

I would say this chicken enchilada dish is "healthy'ish" especially with the greek yogurt (extra protein!) and carb balance tortillas. I used to eat this meal regularly during my "fit girl" days. I hope you love it!

Prep: 5 min prep
Cook: 25 minute cook
Serves: 6+
Chicken Enchiladas

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 Rotisserie Chicken (~ 2 cups shredded)
  • 1 can of refried beans OR 1 can of black beans, drained/rinsed
  • 1 10oz can of diced tomatoes + green chilies (drained)
  • 1 cup of plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 pack of taco seasoning
  • 1 package of Carb Balance Tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican Cheese, divided
  • 1 10z can of enchilada sauce
  • Cilantro (chopped)

👩‍🍳 Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, yogurt, beans, drained diced tomatoes + green chilies, 1 cup of cheese. Stir until well mixed.

  3. 3

    Scoop about ¾ cup of the mixture onto a tortilla (use less for smaller tortillas). Roll it up and place it seam-side down in a greased 9x13 baking dish.

  4. 4

    Repeat until the dish is full or you run out of filling.

  5. 5

    Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.

  6. 6

    Bake for 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven, sprinkle 1 cup of Mexican cheese on top and return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  8. 8

    Remove from the oven and top with fresh cilantro.

  9. 9

    Serve with your favorite Mexican toppings such as avocado, salsa, salsa verde, etc.!