Name: Skinny Chicken Enchiladas
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican

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April 29, 2025

8 Ingredients

EASY

Whether you're being conscious of calories or simply want something a bit lighter, these chicken enchiladas are the perfect easy dinner. They're filling and flavorful but with a fraction of the calories and fat.

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Skinny Chicken Enchiladas

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Ingredients

Servings

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spoon about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.

Place the chicken, cumin, garlic powder, and Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a rubber spatula to combine.

Place a few tortillas on a dinner plate and warm in the microwave until pliable, 20-30 seconds. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of a tortilla. Gently roll the enchilada and place it seam-side down in the sauced casserole dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, spreading the sauce to make sure all tortillas are covered. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.

Cover the dish with a sheet of aluminum foil.

Bake the enchiladas on middle rack of oven for 20 minutes.

Carefully remove the foil and continue baking until edges are bubbling and cheese on top is slightly golden brown, 7-10 minutes.

Check to see that enchiladas are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Tortilla Softening Secret 🌯
Quickly warm corn tortillas in a skillet with a touch of oil before filling to prevent cracking and improve pliability.
Yogurt Sauce Hack 🥄
Mix Greek yogurt with cumin and garlic powder to create a creamy, low-fat alternative to traditional sour cream that adds incredible depth of flavor.
Chicken Prep Pro Tip 🔪
Shred chicken while it's still warm for easier pulling and more consistent texture throughout the enchiladas.
Cheese Distribution Technique 🧀
Sprinkle reduced-fat cheese both inside and on top of the enchiladas for maximum flavor without excess calories.
Cilantro Freshness Trick 🌿
Finely chop cilantro just before adding to maintain its bright flavor and prevent wilting during cooking.