Enchilada’s are the easiest way to use up some left over cooked turkey or chicken. They taste fantastic and please the whole family! They certainly can be very fattening if not prepared at home. These babies are much lighter!

This recipe is an adaption of my Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake that is more of a layered enchilada then rolled individually. Although my family does love that recipe, I made the filling slightly different for this recipe. It was still a winning dinner meal for everyone, picky hubby included!

You can use 10 small corn tortillas with 1/3 cup of filling in each or you can try some larger tortillas and fill them a bit more. If using larger you’ll use less than 10. I had some Brown Rice Tortilla’s from a recent trip to Trader Joe’s. I absolutely love them and here’s a review if you’re interested in TORTILLA CHIPS using them!

Corn and brown rice don’t have gluten in them which is why flour tortilla’s are softer and more easily fold-able. The best way to handle corn or brown rice tortillas is to make them more pliable by simply heating them slightly in the microwave. They will be nice and bendable and won’t rip apart on you as your roll them up.

The above two pictures are using the corn tortilla’s and below is the larger brown rice tortilla. Not much difference except the size and taste. 🙂 I love both!

I’ve provided the nutrition info for using either the corn or brown rice tortilla’s. You’re welcome. 😉

Nutrition Info

Servings: 10 small Corn tortillas* Calories per serving: 274* Fat: 8g* Cholesterol: 35mg* Sodium: 1017mg* Carbs: 30g* Fiber: 6g* Sugars: Protein: 22g* Points+: 7*

Servings: 6 large Brown Rice tortillas* Calories per serving: 491* Fat: 15g* Cholesterol: 59mg* Sodium: 1851mg* Carbs: 54g* Fiber: 11g* Sugars: 9g* Protein: 34g* Points+: 12*

Other Recipes you might like:

• Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake
• Mexican Taco lasagna
• Healthier Turkey Stuffed Pepper

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Healthier Turkey Enchiladas [Gluten Free]

Author Brenda Bennett

Ingredients

• 12 ounces cooked boneless turkey breast chopped
• 1 can 13.5 ounces black beans, rinsed, drained
• 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt nonfat
• 1 teaspoon coriander or 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 1/2 cup shredded lite Mexican cheese blend
• 10 small corn tortillas or 6 large brown rice tortilla's
• 1 can 10 ounce enchilada sauce
• 1 cup medium or mild salsa
• salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a large bowl mix together turkey, black beans, yogurt and coriander or cilantro.
• To that add only 1 cup shredded cheese.
• Warm five tortillas at a time on a damp paper towel in the microwave for 30-60 seconds to soften.
• If using 10 small corn tortilla's add 1/3 cup turkey bean mixture on each tortillas and roll up tight placing seam side down in a 9 by 13 baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• In another small bowl mix together enchilada sauce and salsa.
• Pour over the enchiladas then sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese over the top.
• Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted.

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