If you’re looking for a healthier comfort food dinner that still tastes indulgent, these Street Corn Chicken Enchiladas absolutely deliver. Packed with seasoned ground chicken, roasted-style street corn flavor, creamy Greek yogurt, green chiles, and enchilada sauce, this recipe gives you all the flavor of classic enchiladas with a lighter, high-protein twist.
Using a few staples from Trader Joe’s keeps this recipe simple, affordable, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Why You’ll Love These Healthy Enchiladas
- High-protein and lighter than traditional enchiladas
- Packed with street corn flavor
- Great for meal prep
- Family-friendly and easy to make
- Creamy without heavy cream
Ingredients
- 1 package Trader Joe’s Low Carb Tortillas
- 1 can Trader Joe’s Red Enchilada Sauce
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 (12 oz) can green chiles
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 3 tbsp cotija cheese
- Low-fat shredded Mexican cheese
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground chicken.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
Transfer the chicken to a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly.
2. Make the Street Corn Filling
To the bowl with the chicken, add:
- Drained corn
- Green chiles
- Greek yogurt
- Lime juice
- Red onion
- Cotija cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- About ⅓ of the enchilada sauce
Stir everything together until well combined.
3. Assemble the Enchiladas
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Spray a 9×13 baking dish lightly with oil.
Fill each tortilla with the chicken street corn mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with low-fat shredded Mexican cheese.
4. Bake
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
5. Garnish & Serve
Top with extra cilantro and serve warm.
Optional toppings:
- Extra cotija
- Jalapeños
- Avocado slices
- Hot sauce
Tips for the Best Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
- Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent cracking
- Don’t overfill the tortillas
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor
- Add extra Greek yogurt on top for a creamy finish
Why This Recipe Works
Greek yogurt keeps the filling creamy without needing heavy sour cream. The green chiles and enchilada sauce bring depth and heat, while the corn and cotija create that classic Mexican street corn flavor profile.
It’s comforting, balanced, and protein-packed.
Meal Prep & Storage
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
- Reheat in the oven or microwave
- Great for meal prep lunches and dinners
These Healthy Street Corn Chicken Enchiladas are everything a good weeknight dinner should be: easy, flavorful, filling, and practical enough to make again and again.
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