It doesn’t get much better than a meal inspired by the flavors in hispanic culture. I’m not going to try and boast and call this dish authentic, but I think you will find the addition of vegetables and making sure the protein content of the recipe is so high will yield not just a satisfying experience but one that helps you feel great.
At a Glance:
Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Easy Vegetable Chicken Enchiladas
You see the word vegetable and you think vegetarian or vegan, right? Well, but this recipe has the word chicken next. I’m confused. Well, most enchiladas I’ve ever eating either have cheese or meat on the inside. It’s then topped with a sauce and tons of cheese. Delish. Not very balanced or hormone friendly. Let’s elevate this meal.
Why This Recipe Works for Blood Sugar Balance
Adding beans and extra veggies allow this recipe to have higher levels of fiber. Substituting a carb friendly tortilla that is higher in fiber can also be helpful to this end. I also really love how this recipe has so much more meat than if you just had a cheese enchilada at a Mexican restaurant.
Why This Recipe Works in Your Kitchen
This recipe is meant to be easy. Cue the rotisserie chicken. You can also use canned chicken or even cook some chicken thighs or breasts in your instant pot and shred quickly. That’s nice if you have left over frozen chicken or turkey you need to use up in something. This saucy dish helps hide freezer burn or otherwise dry meat (looking at you chicken breasts).