Bean Enchiladas

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Creamy bean enchiladas feature tender tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, kidney beans, and chilies, topped with cheese and a tangy sauce — perfect for a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 8 oz chicken breast (1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 No. 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 4 oz can chopped green chilies
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 12 corn or 10 flour tortillas
  • 1 10 oz can enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup no salt tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-fat Cheddar cheese
  • nonfat yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
  3. When hot, sauté onions until soft.
  4. Add chicken, beans, and chilies. Simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
  5. Allow the filling to cool.
  6. Gently heat the tortillas.
  7. Spoon some filling along one edge of each tortilla and roll up.
  8. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a large baking pan.
  9. In a mixing bowl, combine the enchilada sauce and tomato sauce; pour over the rolled tortillas.
  10. Top with cheese and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  11. Garnish with nonfat yogurt and chopped cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

444 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.3g 53% DV
Total Fat 14.4g 18% DV
Carbs 67.7g 25% DV
Fiber 29.6g 100% DV
Sugar 10.1g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 828.5mg 36% DV
Potassium 1793.5mg 38% DV
Cholesterol 38mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 179mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 146.8mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 594mg 46% DV
Iron 14.3mg 79% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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