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Low Sodium Enchiladas Recipe

Move over, Taco Tuesday! This low sodium enchiladas recipe is bursting with flavor and so simple to prep, you’ll want to make it all the time!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, (peeled and diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 24 ounces cooked chicken breast, (shredded)
  • cups low sodium enchilada sauce, (divided)
  • cup low-sodium canned corn, (drained and rinsed)
  • cup low-sodium black beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups low-sodium cheese, (shredded)
  • 8 low-carb or whole-grain tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch glass or oven-proof baking dish.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large white onion
  • Add the garlic and mix, cooking for another 30 seconds.
    3 cloves garlic
  • Add the spices, cooked chicken breast, 1 cup of enchilada sauce, corn, black beans, and cilantro. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
    1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 24 ounces cooked chicken breast, 1½ cups low sodium enchilada sauce, ⅓ cup low-sodium canned corn, ⅓ cup low-sodium black beans, 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • Lay a tortilla on a flat surface. Add a couple of tablespoons of filling to the bottom half of the tortilla and sprinkle some cheese on top. Roll the tortilla tightly, then place in the prepared baking dish.
    8 low-carb or whole-grain tortillas, 2 cups low-sodium cheese
  • Repeat, using the 8 tortillas to fill up the baking dish.
  • Spread the remaining ½ cup of enchilada sauce over the tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake the enchiladas for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Notes

This recipe is for 8 enchiladas. Each enchilada is 1 serving.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Low Sodium Enchiladas Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 enchilada
Amount per Serving
Calories
334
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15.4
g
24
%
Saturated Fat
 
5.8
g
29
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
86.7
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
325.7
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
408.8
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
24.8
g
8
%
Fiber
 
13.3
g
53
%
Sugar
 
4.1
g
5
%
Protein
 
33.7
g
67
%
Net carbs
 
11.5
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.