Best 9 Healthy Living Santa Fe Enchilada Bake Recipes

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From the vibrant colors of the New Mexican landscape to the tantalizing flavors of traditional Santa Fe cuisine, the healthy living Santa Fe enchilada bake is a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to a place of pure bliss. With its fusion of fresh, local ingredients and bold, authentic spices, this delectable dish not only satisfies your cravings but also nourishes your body with an array of essential nutrients. Whether you're a health-conscious individual looking for a wholesome meal or a foodie seeking an explosion of flavors, the healthy living Santa Fe enchilada bake will undoubtedly leave you feeling satisfied and invigorated.

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SANTA FE ENCHILADAS



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"These flavorful enchiladas are my sister's favorite - she requests them whenever we get together," writes Lisa Zamora of Beloit, Wisconsin. This meaty main dish is cooked in the microwave, so it's done in a jiffy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
10 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1 jar (8 ounces) process cheese sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

Steps:

  • Crumble beef into a large microwave-safe bowl; stir in onion. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring every 1 minute; drain. Stir in the tomato paste, water and taco seasoning. Cover and cook on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. , Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up tightly. Place seam side down in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Set remaining meat mixture aside. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cheese sauce and chilies. Cover and microwave on high for 40 seconds; stir. Pour over tortillas. , Spoon remaining meat mixture down the center of tortillas. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 2081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

HEALTHY LIVING SANTA FE ENCHILADA BAKE



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You ordinarily roll enchiladas, but in this good-for-you, easy-prep casserole-you layer. We tipped a hat to Santa Fe by adding peppers, corn and onions!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 large green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn
12 whole wheat tortillas (6 inch)
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat Sour Cream
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Cook and stir chicken, peppers and onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in salsa and corn.
  • Cover bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray with 6 tortillas; cover with layers of half each of the chicken mixture, sour cream and cheese. Repeat layers; cover.
  • Bake 40 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 10 min. Top with lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

SANTA FE ENCHILADA BAKE



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Make and share this Santa Fe Enchilada Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups salsa
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed, drained
12 corn tortillas (6 inch)
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups mexican style finely shredded four cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cook and stir chicken, onions and peppers in nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray. for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in salsa and corn.
  • Arrange 6 tortillas on bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish, cover with layers of 1/2 each chicken mixture, sour cream and cheese. Repeat layers, cover with foil.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until heated through, removing foil after 30 mintues.
  • Let stand 5 mintues.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 64.8, Sodium 697.3, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 20.9

SANTA FE ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for eggs
1 medium onion, sliced
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 to 2 small jalapenos, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground dried oregano
Salt
1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
9 corn tortillas
2 cups Monterey Jack (about 8 ounces)
4 to 6 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions, garlic, jalapenos, cumin, oregano, and some salt, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Char the tortillas slightly over the flame of a gas burner or in a dry skillet, if using an electric stove-top.
  • Layer some tomato sauce mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish then top with a few tortillas and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat this ending with cheese on top. Take the remaining tortilla, roughly chop it up and scatter over the cheese. Bake until browned and sauce is bubbling around the edges.
  • Heat about 1/4-inch of vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Fry 4 eggs in the oil, spooning the oil over the tops of the eggs to cook them without flipping.
  • Scoop out the enchiladas and serve with a fried egg on top.

SANTA FE ENCHILADA BAKE



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Chicken, corn, bell peppers and salsa--the flavors of the Southwest--are layered with sour cream and shredded cheese with corn tortillas and baked for a quick, easy weeknight supper.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 cups salsa
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed, drained
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 ½ cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook and stir chicken, onions and peppers in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 10 min. or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in salsa and corn.
  • Arrange 6 tortillas on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of 1/2 each chicken mixture, sour cream and cheese. Repeat layers; cover with foil.
  • Bake 40 min. or until heated through, removing foil after 30 min. Let stand 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 590.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SANTA FE ENCHILADA BAKE



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Chicken, corn, bell peppers and salsa--the flavors of the Southwest--are layered with sour cream and shredded cheese with corn tortillas and baked for a quick, easy weeknight supper.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 cups salsa
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed, drained
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 ½ cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook and stir chicken, onions and peppers in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 10 min. or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in salsa and corn.
  • Arrange 6 tortillas on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of 1/2 each chicken mixture, sour cream and cheese. Repeat layers; cover with foil.
  • Bake 40 min. or until heated through, removing foil after 30 min. Let stand 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 590.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SANTA FE CHICKEN ENCHILADA STEW



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Warm up with this enchilada-inspired Southwestern stew, made with chicken, veggies and beans in a creamy broth, topped with the perfect amount of crunch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 corn tortillas (6 inch), cut into strips
1 tsp. oil
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. milk, divided
2 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (11 oz.) corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss tortilla strips with oil; spread into single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, 2 Tbsp. milk and taco seasoning until blended. Cook chicken in large saucepan sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 8 to 10 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Stir in cream cheese mixture, remaining milk, beans, corn and tomatoes; simmer on medium-low heat 6 to 8 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Serve topped with tortilla strips and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

SANTA FE ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Santa Fe Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the eggs
1 medium onion, sliced
3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 -2 small jalapeno, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
9 corn tortillas
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 -6 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the onions, garlic, jalapeños, cumin, oregano, sugar and some salt until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Char the tortillas slightly over the flame of a gas burner or in a dry skillet, if using an electric stove top.
  • Layer some tomato sauce mixture in the bottom of a medium casserole dish then top with a few tortillas (3-4) and 1/3 of the cheese.
  • Repeat this ending with cheese on top.
  • Take the remaining tortilla, roughly chop it up and scatter over the cheese.
  • Bake until browned and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
  • Heat about 1/4-inch of vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Fry 4 eggs in the oil, spooning the oil over the tops of the eggs to cook them without flipping.
  • Cut the casserole into 4-6 servings and top each one with a fried egg and a little salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.9, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 236.3, Sodium 410.6, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 25.5

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE



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This veggie-packed casserole hits the spot on chilly nights. It's a healthy canned vegetable recipe that's great for any time I have a taste for Mexican food with all the fixings. -Patricia Gale, Monticello, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 35-40 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and rice in a large bowl; stir in salsa, sour cream and pepper. Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with onion and olives. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese; bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Tips:

  • To make the Santa Fe Enchilada Bake a complete meal, serve it with a side of Spanish rice and a dollop of sour cream.
  • If you don't have any enchilada sauce on hand, you can make your own by simmering together a can of tomato sauce, a can of diced green chilies, a teaspoon of chili powder, and a teaspoon of cumin.
  • You can also use your favorite store-bought enchilada sauce.
  • If you want a spicier enchilada bake, add a teaspoon or two of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • To make the bake ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the enchilada bake for 30 minutes, or until it's heated through.

Conclusion:

The Santa Fe Enchilada Bake is an easy and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try.

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