Name: Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 8 cups chopped kale; 0.25 cup water; 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (1 1/4 cups); 0.25 cup sour cream; 2-3 tablespoons minced chipotles in adobo; 12 corn tortillas; 0.75 cup diced white onion, divided; 1.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

Adobo Chicken & Kale Enchiladas

4.9

(13)

13 Reviews

Put out your favorite toppings for these quick and healthy layered enchiladas. We like cilantro, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeños.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on June 23, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups chopped kale
¼ cup water
2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (1 1/4 cups)
¼ cup sour cream
2-3 tablespoons minced chipotles in adobo
12 corn tortillas
¾ cup diced white onion, divided
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet (12-inch) over medium-high heat. Add kale and water; cook, stirring, until bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, cumin, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to a large bowl.
Combine enchilada sauce, sour cream and chipotles to taste in a small bowl. Spread 1/2 cup of the mixture in the pan. Place 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping them to cover the bottom. Top with half the chicken mixture, 1/4 cup onion and 1/2 cup cheese. Layer on half the remaining sauce, 4 tortillas, the remaining chicken, 1/4 cup onion and 1/2 cup cheese. Top with the remaining tortillas, sauce and cheese.
Bake the enchiladas until bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

415	Calories
18g	Fat
35g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 415
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 32g	63%
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 8g	41%
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Vitamin A 3232IU	65%
Vitamin C 33mg	36%
Folate 51mcg	13%
Sodium 653mg	28%
Calcium 344mg	26%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 69mg	16%
Potassium 367mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.