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Healthy Low Calorie Chicken Enchiladas

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Delicious and nutritious chicken enchiladas made with shredded chicken, low-fat cheese, and black beans, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, onion, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
  2. Warm the tortillas in a pan to make them pliable.
  3. Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  4. Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, spreading it evenly.
  5. Top with cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

Consider using leftover shredded chicken for quick assembly. Customizing the filling with more vegetables can add more nutrition.

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