Veggie-Packed Chicken Enchiladas

Veggie-Packed Chicken Enchiladas

Recipe by Crystal Hatch from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 6 medium whole wheat tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8 x 12-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce comes to a boil, then remove from the heat.
  • Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the grated zucchini and red onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the shredded chicken and a quarter of the tomato sauce. Mix well to combine, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Fill a tortillas with a sixth of the chicken and zucchini mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll the tortillas over to encase the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese cheese.
  • Bake the enchiladas for 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 361
  • Carbohydrate: 31g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Sugar: 5g

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