Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas
These enchiladas are packed with healthy ingredients and flavor. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck.
Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, spinach, 1 cup cheese, onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Dip each tortilla in the enchilada sauce and then fill with about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture.
- Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.