Chicken Enchiladas

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Chicken Enchiladas
45 min.
8
290kcal

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If you’re looking for a delicious, satisfying meal that’s both healthy and easy to prepare, our Gluten-Free Chicken Enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite! This dish embodies the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine while being completely gluten-free, making it the perfect option for anyone with dietary restrictions. With a cozy cooking time of just 45 minutes, these enchiladas are ideal for lunch or dinner gatherings and can serve up to 8 hungry guests.

Imagine warm, soft corn tortillas wrapped around tender shredded chicken, enhanced by the aromatic blend of sautéed onions, fresh cilantro, and zesty jalapeños. Each bite is generously smothered in rich enchilada sauce and topped with gooey, melted cheddar cheese, creating a delightful contrast of flavors that will leave you craving more. To add freshness, we serve these enchiladas over a bed of crispy iceberg lettuce and garnish with sliced ripe olives and diced tomatoes.

Not only are these enchiladas bursting with flavor, but they also provide a balanced meal with a caloric breakdown of 290 kcal per serving. With high protein content and the goodness of fresh ingredients, you can indulge without guilt. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this scrumptious dish that’s perfect for any day of the week!

Ingredients

  • cups chicken breast shredded cooked
  • 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • 30 ounce enchilada sauce divided canned
  • 1.5 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • cups iceberg lettuce shredded
  •  jalapeno seeded chopped
  • 0.3 cup olives ripe sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons onion chopped
  • ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat
  • 0.5 cup tomatoes diced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil; bake at 350 for 15 minutes. While tortillas bake, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add onion, cilantro, and jalapeo; saut until onion is tender.
  4. Add chicken and 1 can enchilada sauce; cook 5 minutes.
  5. Spoon chicken mixture evenly down centers of tortillas.
  6. Roll up tortillas; place, seam sides down, in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  7. Heat remaining 2 cans enchilada sauce in a saucepan; pour over enchiladas, and top with cheese.
  8. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until enchiladas are thoroughly heated and cheese melts.
  9. Sprinkle evenly with tomato and olives.
  10. Serve over lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories290kcal
Protein30.08%
Fat38.38%
Carbs31.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.81
Glycemic Load
5.53
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.814347811367%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:289.78kcal
14.49%
Fat:12.39g
19.06%
Saturated Fat:5.28g
32.98%
Carbohydrates:22.91g
7.64%
Net Carbohydrates:18.65g
6.78%
Sugar:8.53g
9.47%
Cholesterol:60.64mg
20.21%
Sodium:1203.82mg
52.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.84g
43.69%
Selenium:20.62µg
29.46%
Phosphorus:290.52mg
29.05%
Vitamin A:1248.55IU
24.97%
Vitamin B3:4.68mg
23.38%
Calcium:188.71mg
18.87%
Fiber:4.26g
17.03%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.04%
Zinc:2mg
13.31%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.82%
Iron:1.84mg
10.2%
Vitamin K:10.56µg
10.06%
Magnesium:40.12mg
10.03%
Vitamin C:6.64mg
8.05%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.79%
Potassium:267.62mg
7.65%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.77%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.29%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.61%
Folate:21.27µg
5.32%
Copper:0.1mg
5%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.18%
Source:My Recipes