Healthy sweet potato chicken enchiladas

Healthy sweet potato chicken enchiladas

By Noah So
45’ Prep time
20’ Cook time
65’ Total time
308 Calories
8 Serving

Summary

It’s dinner time, and these healthy chicken enchiladas are calling your name! packed with shredded chicken, roasted sweet potatoes and black beans + a homemade enchilada sauce that is easy to make with a few pantry staples, healthy enchiladas have never been easier. whip up a batch for mea prep for the week, or serve a crowd. dinner is served! homemade enchiladas for the win! this healthy chicken enchilada recipe comes complete with the great flavors of roasted sweet potatoes and black beans plus a homemade enchilada sauce that’s absolutely delicious. this recipe is great for meal prep for the week, and reheats quite well. whether you’re bringing it to a neighbor in need, feeding a crowd, or meal prepping for the week, we promise this healthy enchilada recipe will be a great addition to your staple dinners!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF and prepare two baking sheets by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 2

Place sweet potatoes on one baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Toss and set aside.
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Step 3

Next, drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the remaining baking sheet.
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Step 4

Place both baking sheets in to the oven and bake for around 20-25 minutes.
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Step 5

Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. When chicken is cool, use 2 forks to shred and set aside.
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Step 6

While chicken and sweet potatoes are roasting, add all ingredients for enchilada sauce to a sauce pan and cook over high heat. Bring to a boil.
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Step 7

Reduce to low heat and let sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 8

Prepare a 9×13-inch casserole dish by pouring half of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the casserole dish.
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Step 9

Next, make your enchiladas by spreading two tablespoons of refried beans evenly onto a whole wheat tortilla. Then add about 1/4 cup roasted sweet potatoes and 1/4 cup shredded chicken. Fold the ends of the tortilla and roll the enchilada up tight. Place in the casserole dish. Repeat until you’ve made eight enchiladas.
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Step 10

Pour the remainder of enchilada sauce over enchiladas and spread evenly.
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Step 11

Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and sprinkle on cheese. Bake for an additional 10 more minutes.
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Step 12

Remove from oven, garnish with a squeeze of lime, fresh cilantro and sliced avocado and enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Lime
    Lime
    1
  • Salt
    Salt
    1
  • Large avocado
    Large avocado
    1
  • Large sweet potato
    Large sweet potato
    2
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    7.39 ml
  • Chili powder
    Chili powder
    221.8 ml
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
    Shredded cheddar cheese
    118.29 ml
  • Salt
    Salt
    0.62 ml
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    9.86 ml
  • Ground cumin
    Ground cumin
    4.93 ml
  • Canned tomato sauce
    Canned tomato sauce
    425.24 g
  • Fresh cilantro
    Fresh cilantro
    1
  • Boneless
    Boneless
    0.45 kg
  • Franks hot sauce
    Franks hot sauce
    14.79 ml
  • Canned of refried black beans
    Canned of refried black beans
    425.24 g
  • Large whole grain tortillas
    Large whole grain tortillas
    6.5

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