Best 6 Low Calorie Chicken And Black Bean Enchillada Recipes

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There's nothing quite like a hearty enchilada to satisfy your comfort food craving, but traditional enchiladas can be loaded with calories and fat. Our articles will provide you with two easy recipes for low calorie chicken and black bean enchiladas that are packed with flavor but light on calories. These recipes use healthy ingredients like whole wheat tortillas, skinless chicken breast, and non-fat cheese to create a delicious and satisfying meal that won't break the calorie bank.

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FIESTA CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS FROM MISSION®



Fiesta Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas from Mission® image

Shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cheese, and chiles in a creamy sauce are rolled into tortillas and baked with enchilada sauce and more cheese for this family-pleasing favorite.

Provided by Mission Foods

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mission®

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 Mission® Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
Cooking spray
¼ cup chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 medium onion, diced
1 red pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup corn kernels
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 ¼ cups grated low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
⅔ cup fat-free sour cream
⅔ cup enchilada sauce
Hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco®
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x11x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour chicken broth into a small frying pan, heat to simmer, add chicken breast, cover and simmer until no longer pink, turning once (approximately 25 minutes). Cool and shred.
  • In same frying pan, add onions and red pepper. Saute over medium heat until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, place chicken, onion-pepper mixture, beans, corn, cilantro, chilies, 2 cups of the cheese, and sour cream. Toss until thoroughly blended. Add tabasco, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 1/8 of mixture into center of each tortilla, roll and place in baking dish. When all 8 rolls are completed, pour Enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake for 35 minutes, or until sauce bubbles and enchiladas are heated through. Makes 4 generous servings of 2 enchiladas each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.7 calories, Carbohydrate 92.8 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 57.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 2173.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

CHICKEN & BEAN ENCHILADAS



Chicken & bean enchiladas image

A family dinner that delivers four of your 5-a-day - tender chicken, red pepper and black beans, wrapped in tortilla, baked in the oven with passata and cheese

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
2 red onion , sliced
2 red peppers , deseeded and sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tsp chipotle paste (add extra if you prefer more heat)
2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
400g can black beans or kidney beans
small bunch coriander , chopped
500ml passata
1 tsp ketchup or sugar
6 medium tortillas
50g mature cheddar , grated
green salad , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onions, peppers and half the garlic. Cook for 15 mins, stirring now and then until the veg has softened. Stir in the chipotle paste, then fry for 1 min more. Add the chicken strips, turning them over in the mixture so they cook through, about 5-10 mins.
  • Stir in the beans, coriander and 150ml of the passata, then take the pan off the heat. Mix the rest of the passata with the remaining crushed garlic and the ketchup.
  • Divide the mixture between the tortillas, then fold the sides in and roll them up. Pour half the passata sauce into a 22cm square baking dish, then place the enchiladas on top, side by side. Dot over the remaining sauce and sprinkle over the grated cheese, then bake for 25-30 mins until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

LAYERED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole image

Layers of sauce and tortillas mingle with a seasoned chicken and black bean mixture. This is a delicious and easy recipe best served with a side of Spanish rice. You may wish to substitute low fat sour cream.

Provided by DEBMCE4

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups diced chicken breast meat
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with vegetable cooking spray. Saute chicken with cumin and coriander until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the cilantro, black beans, and green chile peppers.
  • Spread half of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking dish. Place 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, and sprinkle with half of the cheese and half of the sour cream. Spoon the remaining enchilada sauce over the cheese, and make another layer of tortillas. Layer the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas. Cover dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the cover, and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and dot with sour cream. Continue cooking, uncovered, for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 91.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 508.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BLACK BEANS & RICE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



Black Beans & Rice Chicken Enchiladas image

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package Black Beans & Rice Mix (we love Zatarains)
3 - 4 cups shredded chicken or turkey
1 (4 ounce) can of diced green chilies
1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F Make Zatarains Black Beans & Rice according to package directions. Add to black beans & rice, shredded chicken, green chilies & corn. In a separate bowl combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and cheese. Spread 1/3 of soup mixture onto bottom of 9 x 13 casserole dish or divide into two 9 x 9 casserole dishes and freeze one for later. Scoop 1/2 cup of rice & beans mixture into a tortilla, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and roll up. Place in casserole dish on top of soup mixture. Scoop and roll all tortillas. Once pan is full, pour remaining soup mixture on top of all rolled tortillas. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and devour!

EASY LOW FAT CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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This was an experimental meal, but when my guys tasted it, they said it was a winner. Very quick and easy, suitable for beginning cooks. You can embellish this basic version however you choose by adding chopped green chilies, black olives, etc. I like to add fresh lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and salsa on top at serving time. 1/8 of the casserole is 7 WW points. After obtaining calorie counts for each ingredient listed in the recipe from My Fitness Pal, the ENTIRE casserole comes in at 2200 calories. One serving would be 275 calories.

Provided by Babes_Mom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 flour tortillas
2 (9 3/4 ounce) cans cooked chicken, drained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained or 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, not drained
2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, divided
lettuce, onions, tomatoes, salsa

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 pan with shortening or spray.
  • In saucepan, add chicken, soup, water, taco seasoning, and black beans. Heat slowly and stir until heated through and bubbly.
  • Cut tortillas into quarters.
  • Cover the bottom of the 9x13 pan with about 1 cup of the chicken mixture.
  • Piece half of the tortilla wedges, jigsaw-puzzle-like, so they cover the chicken mixture on the bottom of the pan.
  • Spread half of the remaining chicken mixture on top of the tortillas.
  • Spread 1 cup of the shredded cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 726.2, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 29.4

HEALTHY BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS



Healthy Black Bean Enchiladas image

I always loved enchiladas and played around with this to make it healthy. It's super yummy and very versatile - you can mix it up to your taste. You can make it a day or two in advance and then just pop it in the oven, so it's become my favorite dish to make for new parents. One time saver is you can just substitute a box of mexican-style rice for the rice and seasonings - it will still be great. You can also add more or less cheese to taste.

Provided by Dre S

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6 enchiladas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain)
1 (10 ounce) can Mexican-style corn (or frozen corn)
1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups cooked brown rice
6 whole wheat tortillas
6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
6 ounces canned enchilada sauce (green or red)
fat free sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat and saute onion and garlic until tender.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, corn, salsa and spices, stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes or until mixture has thickened.
  • Stir in rice and heat 3 more minutes.
  • Warm tortillas on a skillet or by microwaving for 20 seconds.
  • Spoon about 1/6 of the filling into each tortilla (this will be somewhere around 3/4 cup), sprinkle with some cheddar cheese and roll up.
  • Pour a little enchilada sauce to coat the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish and place tortillas in dish and cover completely with enchilada sauce.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or you can refrigerate it for later.
  • Garnish with some fat-free or lowfat sour cream and extra cheese if desired.

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all of your ingredients are prepped and ready to go. This will help you save time and ensure that your enchiladas are cooked evenly.
  • Choose Lean Chicken: To keep this dish as low-calorie as possible, opt for lean chicken such as chicken breast or tenderloins. Ground turkey is also a great option.
  • Use Low-Fat Cheese: Instead of regular cheese, use a low-fat or fat-free cheese to reduce the calorie count. You can also use a blend of cheeses to get the desired flavor and texture.
  • Load Up on Veggies: Add plenty of vegetables to your enchiladas, such as bell peppers, onions, and corn. This will boost the nutritional value of the dish and make it more filling.
  • Go Easy on the Sauce: Enchilada sauce can be high in calories, so use it sparingly. You can also make your own low-calorie enchilada sauce using fresh tomatoes, chili peppers, and spices.
  • Bake, Don't Fry: Baking your enchiladas is a healthier option than frying them. Plus, it's easier and less messy.

Conclusion:

This low-calorie chicken and black bean enchilada recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a classic Mexican dish. By following these tips, you can make sure that your enchiladas are packed with flavor and nutrition, without all the extra calories. So next time you're craving enchiladas, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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