Dinner for 6
Skinny Chicken Enchiladas
Slow-cooked chicken, beans, corn, and salsa fill tortillas, which bake under cheddar until hot and bubbling.
$10.40for 4 servings
$2.60 per serving$10.40 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 200 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cooker
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.61 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 16 oz fresh salsa
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water (optional)
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado
- fresh cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Place the chicken, drained beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and water in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir the filling together.
- Heat the oven to 375 F and spread some filling in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Roll the filling inside the tortillas, place them seam-side down, and cover with the remaining salsa mixture.
- Sprinkle cheddar over the enchiladas and bake for 15 minutes until hot and bubbling.
- Top with avocado, crema, and cilantro.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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