RECIPES

Chicken Enchiladas

A speedy dinner teeming with delicious chicken and vegetables, this is the perfect dinner fix for a hectic weeknight.

Prep Time

PT10M

Cook Time

PT30M

Serves

4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (0.5 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 onion(s), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red pepper(s), chopped
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 5 tsp (25 mL) chili powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin, ground
  • 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) oregano, dried
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) hot red chili pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) black pepper
  • 1 can canned whole tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 2 cups (500 mL) corn niblets
  • 8 whole wheat tortilla
  • 1 cup (250 mL) low-fat cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) light sour cream
  • Instructions

    1. 1 In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and garlic for about 3 minutes until onion has softened.
    2. 2 Stir in chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in pepper, celery, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, hot pepper and black pepper and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up with a spoon. Add beans and corn and bring to a boil.
    3. 3 Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
    4. 4 Divide filling among tortillas and roll up.
    5. 5 Put tortillas, seam side down, in a shallow, greased baking dish.
    6. 6 Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes or until tortillas are crisp. Sprinkle with cheese and top with sour cream before serving.