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Healthy Meals Monday: Chicken and Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde Recipe

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If I had to pick one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would most definitely be these Chicken and Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde sauce. They are so easy to make and full of amazing flavor. My kids love this healthy, and say meal.
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I am loving enchiladas right now. I saw this chicken and bean one with creamy salsa verde and I knew I had to try it. The sauce turned out amazing and my whole family gobbled them right up.
Was I a little disappointed that there was no leftovers? Ya, a little bit I was. But I just made them again later that week. They were so yummy, and my family couldn’t stop raving about them.
I am all about simple dinners with only a few inexpensive ingredients, and that’s exactly what these were. They were so inexpensive and had the most amazing flavor to them.
They came together in a matter of minutes, and were absolutely to die for. They are officially in the weekly rotation for dinner.

What other meat would be good in these?

If you are looking to add a different kind of meat for these enchiladas, here is what I recommend:

-Ground Beef
-Ground Turkey
-Chicken (grilled or shredded)
-Steak
-Shredded Turkey Breast
-Chicken Sausage

You could really use any meat. You could even turn these into breakfast stuffed enchiladas, with egg and bacon. Have fun with your enchiladas, and add all your favorite toppings.

I love topping mine off with guacamole.

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I love my enchiladas, but I love topping them, even more, to really give it a lot of amazing flavor. Here are a few toppings I highly recommend:

-Olives
-Banana Peppers
-Red Onions
-Lettuce
-Re-Fried Beans
-Spanish Rice
-Black Beans
-Sour Cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
-Guacamole
-Avocado
-Jalapeños
-Tomatoes
-Bell Peppers

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Chicken and Bean Enchiladas

Chicken and Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde Recipe

If I had to pick one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would most definitely be these Chicken and Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde sauce. They are so easy to make and full of amazing flavor. 
Serving12 people
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces chopped green chilies
  • 15 ounces Navy beans (or Cannellini beans)
  • 15 ounces black beans
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ cup fat free sour cream

Green Chile Enchilada Sauce:

  • ½ cup white onion, diced
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup fat free chicken broth
  • 7 ounce chopped green chilies, canned
  • 2 jalapeno pepper, diced
  • salt, to taste
  • ½ cup fat-free sour cream

Other:

  • ¾ cup reduced fat Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded
  • 8 Whole wheat flour tortillas
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro and green onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.

Filling:

  1. In a medium pan, heat olive oil on low. Add onions, garlic and saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add chicken and cook. Remove from heat and Add green chiles, beans, sour cream and cumin. Mix well.

Sauce:

  1. In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and starts to turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add flour and stir well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Whisk until the sauce becomes smooth. Cook over medium heat until the sauce boils and thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Add green chiles, jalepeños, and salt to tatse. Cook another minute then remove from the heat. Stir in the sour cream.

Assembly:

  1. Spread about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of the chicken/white bean filling. Roll the tortillas and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Continue filling remainder of the tortillas.
  2. Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Top with cheese. Cover with aluminum and bake 20-30 minutes, until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro or green onions

Notes

WHAT OTHER MEAT WOULD BE GOOD IN THESE?
If you are looking to add a different kind of meat for these enchiladas, here is what I recommend:
-Ground Beef
-Ground Turkey
-Chicken (grilled or shredded)
-Steak
-Shredded Turkey Breast
-Chicken Sausage
You could really use any meat. You could even turn these into breakfast stuffed enchiladas, with egg and bacon. Have fun with your enchiladas, and add all your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 245 kcal · Carbohydrates: 36 g · Protein: 15 g · Fat: 5 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 21 mg · Sodium: 414 mg · Potassium: 448 mg · Fiber: 9 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 175 IU · Vitamin C: 8 mg · Calcium: 170 mg · Iron: 3 mg
Cuisine: Mexican
Course: Main Course
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Adapted from Skinny Taste

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Questions & Reviews

  1. Jennifer says:

    Looks delish! I too love a good enchilada!

  2. Kristen {a little ditty} says:

    Yum! I love enchiladas and anything else Mexican inspired, this sounds delicious.

  3. Gleeful @ The Captivating Life says:

    Mmm, that sounds so tasty! I’m saving this recipe to try. Thanks for sharing!

  4. Debra Kapellakis says:

    Looks and reads good.

  5. Christine says:

    Oh YUM!!!! I wouldn’t mind one right now!

    Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

  6. magistra says:

    This recipe is awesome! I’m making it for the second time tonight!

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