Healthy Enchilada Recipes

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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

Photo: Johnny Autry

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

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Chicken Enchiladas

Photo: Johnny Autry

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

Photo: Brian Woodcock

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

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Enchilada Casserole

Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Johnny Autry

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

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Swiss Enchiladas

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Randy Mayor

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

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

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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Easy Enchiladas

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

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Pork and Plantain Enchiladas with Black Bean Puree

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Chicken Enchiladas

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Tortilla Chip Casserole

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Enchilada Casserole

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Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas with Ranchero Sauce

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Green Chile-Chicken Enchiladas

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Black Bean, Corn, and Zucchini Enchiladas

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Swiss Enchiladas

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Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde

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Speedy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

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Creamy Spinach-Mushroom Skillet Enchiladas

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Turkey Enchiladas

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