Healthy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups salsa verde
  • 2 cups shredded or cubed chicken cooked
  • 2 cooked sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 can yellow corn kernels drained and rinsed. I used Green Giant Steam Crisp corn…it doesn’t come in liquid so I could use ‘as is’. it was really good!
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups mexican blend cheese divided
  • 12 6- inch flour or whole wheat tortillas warmed
  • 1 avocado halved seeded, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350 degreesF
  • Pour 1 cup salsa verde in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked sweet potatoes, cooked chicken, black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, spices, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • To assemble enchiladas, lay tortilla on a flat surface and spoon 1/4 cup sweet potato mixture in the center; sprinkle with cheese. Roll the tortilla and place seam side down onto prepared baking dish.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas
  • Pour the remaining salsa over the enchiladas and top with desired amount of cheese.
  • Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with avocado, more tomato, cilantro, and sour cream if desired.
  • Enjoy!

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