Vegetable Chicken Enchiladas

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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, peeled, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1 large zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken breast, cooked, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, no salt added
  • 8 (6 inch) tortillas
  • 2/3 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, reduced fat, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, then spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Also lightly spray a 13"x9" baking pan.
  2. In the skillet over medium heat, saute onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add bell pepper & zucchini & cook for 5 minutes more, then stir in chicken & set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, combine enchilada sauce & tomato sauce, then add just 1/2 cup of this sauce to the veggie/chicken mixture & set aside the rest of the sauce for topping.
  5. Soften tortillas on the stovetop or in the microwave oven.
  6. Place equal amounts of veggie/chicken mixture (about a rounded 1/4 cup) in center of each tortilla, then roll up & place seam side down in the prepared baking pan.
  7. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top of the tortillas & cover loosely with foil.
  8. Bake 20-25 minutes, then uncover & sprinkle cheese over the top & bake another 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

172 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 5.2g 7% DV
Carbs 25.2g 9% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 504.3mg 22% DV
Potassium 384.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 56.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 38.6mg 43% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 41.8mg 3% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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