Chicken Enchiladas Made Healthier Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas Made Healthier
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; 5 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, finely shredded; 1 cup fresh chives, snipped; ½ teaspoon garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 (29 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 12 corn tortillas, warmed; 2 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, finely shredded; 1 (2 ounce) can ripe olives, sliced, pitted, and drained

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
5 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, finely shredded
1 cup fresh chives, snipped
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 (29 ounce) can enchilada sauce
12 corn tortillas, warmed
2 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1 (2 ounce) can ripe olives, sliced, pitted, and drained

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["In a large bowl, combine chicken, 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 chives, garlic, cumin, and pepper; set aside.", "Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in a 13""x9""x2"" baking pan.", "Transfer the remaining sauce to a large skillet and heat until warm.", "To soften each tortilla, completely submerge it in the sauce.", "Shake off the excess sauce and transfer tortilla to a plate.", "Spoon about 1/4 cup filling down the center and roll up to enclose.", "Place, seam down, in the prepared baking pan.", "Repeat until all are filled.", "Pour the remaining sauce over the filled tortillas and top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese, chedder cheese, remaining 1/2 cup of chives, and the olives.", "Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded, 5 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, finely shredded, 1 cup fresh chives, snipped, ½ teaspoon garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Enchiladas Made Healthier falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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