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Healthy Enchilada Recipes

March 14, 2013
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Throw a fiesta from the comforts of your own home any night of the week with these easy-to-make, healthy enchilada recipes and casseroles.
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Easy Enchiladas

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Known for their creamy sauces and savory fillings, enchiladas are a dinnertime favorite. Use our healthy, lighter versions for a Mexican-inspired meal that the whole family will enjoy.

First up are Beef and Black Bean Enchiladas. Full of protein and only 343 calories per serving, these enchiladas are savory and satisfying. You can make all the components ahead of time and simply assemble the enchiladas before baking.

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

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Trade the traditional enchilada sauce for a creamy, cheesy topping on this Mexican chicken casserole recipe. Your family will never know they’re enjoying a lightened meal.

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Pork and Plantain Enchiladas with Black Bean Puree

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The sweetness from the plantains tames the spicy pork in this enchanting enchilada dish.

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Chicken Enchiladas

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Use the freshest tortillas you can find for this dish since older ones tend to dry out and crack even when they’re moistened in the flavorful sauce.

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Tortilla Chip Casserole

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This casserole retains all the full-flavor of the popular chicken comfort dish but with lighter ingredients.

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Enchilada Casserole

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Make a hearty, healthy Mexican casserole the whole family will enjoy. Substitute ground turkey and chicken broth instead of beef, if desired.

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Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas with Ranchero Sauce

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Smother these meatless enchiladas with a spicy Ranchero Sauce for an easy dinner tonight.

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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This Tex-Mex chicken enchilada casserole is a delicious dinner option when you’re craving Southwestern-style comfort food.

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Green Chile-Chicken Enchiladas

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A New Mexican favorite, this enchilada sauce gets its mild kick from fresh Anaheim chiles—long, slender, pale green peppers. Prepare the sauce and the chicken mixture up to two days ahead, and refrigerate separately until reach to assemble the enchiladas.

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Black Bean, Corn, and Zucchini Enchiladas

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Prepare the enchilada sauce for this Mexican-inspired dinner a few days ahead of time, and refrigerate.

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Swiss Enchiladas

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Take a twist on a traditional Mexican dinner for an exciting meal the family will love. Add a dash of cumin or paprika to the onions, if you’d like.

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Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde

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A squeeze of lime juice and bottled green salsa brighten the flavor of these hearty, yet mild enchiladas.

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Speedy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

Rotisserie chicken and pre-chopped vegetables make this a quick casserole–perfect for a mid-week meal.

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Creamy Spinach-Mushroom Skillet Enchiladas

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This vegetable enchilada dish is perfect for Meatless Mondays and provides a unique way to incorporate more vegetables into your healthy diet.

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Turkey Enchiladas

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These easy enchiladas are a wonderful way to use up cooked turkey or chicken. Serve with sliced tomatoes and Mexican rice for a well-rounded meal.

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    1 of 15 Easy Enchiladas
    2 of 15 Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
    3 of 15 Pork and Plantain Enchiladas with Black Bean Puree
    4 of 15 Chicken Enchiladas
    5 of 15 Tortilla Chip Casserole
    6 of 15 Enchilada Casserole
    7 of 15 Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas with Ranchero Sauce
    8 of 15 Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    9 of 15 Green Chile-Chicken Enchiladas
    10 of 15 Black Bean, Corn, and Zucchini Enchiladas
    11 of 15 Swiss Enchiladas
    12 of 15 Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde
    13 of 15 Speedy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas
    14 of 15 Creamy Spinach-Mushroom Skillet Enchiladas
    15 of 15 Turkey Enchiladas

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