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Skinny Chicken Enchiladas

A lighter take on a classic dish, these Skinny Chicken Enchiladas are easy to make and packed with flavor from shredded chicken, beans, and melted cheddar, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb chicken breasts Use boneless, skinless breast.
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 16 oz fresh salsa Use mild or spicy based on preference.
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1/4 cup water (optional) Only if filling looks dry.
For the Assembly
  • 12 small corn tortillas Warm to prevent cracking.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese For topping.
  • 1 whole avocado, diced For garnish.
  • 1/4 cup crema For drizzling.
  • fresh cilantro For garnish.
  • Cotija cheese For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Put the chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and water (if needed) in a crockpot. Cook on high for about 3 hours or longer on low until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Use two forks to shred the chicken and mix everything together.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Soften the corn tortillas in the microwave, three at a time, for about 25 seconds.
Assembly
  1. Place a few tablespoons of the filling on each tortilla, roll once, and place seam-side down in a large baking dish.
  2. Pack the rolled tortillas tightly next to each other so they do not come apart.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the filled tortillas.
  4. Bake for about 15–20 minutes until the cheese melts and the dish is heated through.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and drizzle with crema.
  2. Top with diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and Cotija cheese crumbles.

Notes

For best results, warm tortillas between damp paper towels to prevent tearing. To store leftovers, cool to room temperature before refrigerating. They can be reheated in the oven or microwave.