Chicken Enchiladas

Name: Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, minced; 1 ½ cups tomato sauce; ½ tsp chipotle chili powder; ½ tsp ground cumin; ¾ cup reduced sodium chicken broth; kosher salt, to taste; 12 oz chicken breast, cooked and shredded; 2 clove garlic, minced; ¼ cup cilantro; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp chipotle chili powder; ⅓ cup chicken broth; ½ cup tomato sauce; 8 7-in whole wheat flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded low fat mexican cheese; Jalapeno

6 steps

Prep:25minCook:35min

Updated at: Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:59:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories521 kcal (26%)

Total Fat21.8 g (31%)

Carbs46.7 g (18%)

Sugars7.1 g (8%)

Protein35.3 g (71%)

Sodium1173 mg (59%)

Fiber10.3 g (37%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F degrees.

OvenPreheat

Step 2

Spray a medium pot with oil and and add garlic, sauté 30 seconds. Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, to let the flavors meld. Set aside until ready to use.

garlic cloves2

chipotle chilis in adobo sauce1 Tbsp

chipotle chili powder½ tsp

ground cumin½ tsp

reduced sodium chicken broth¾ cup

tomato sauce1 ½ cups

kosher salt

Step 3

Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic on low until soft, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

kosher salt

chicken breast12 oz

garlic2 clove

cilantro¼ cup

cumin1 tsp

dried oregano½ tsp

chipotle chili powder1 tsp

chicken broth⅓ cup

tomato sauce½ cup

Step 4

Spray a 13 by 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with oil. Put chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll it.

whole wheat flour tortillas8

Step 5

Place on baking dish seam side down, top with sauce. Then top with cheese.

shredded low fat mexican cheese1 cup

Step 6

Cover with foil and bake in the oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes, until it's heated through and the cheese is melted. Garnish with cilantro. Optional: top with your favorite toppings if desired.