Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 (16-oz.) pkg. fresh chopped collards, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (8-oz.) block Monterey Jack cheese, shredded and divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 (8-oz.) pouches green chile enchilada sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Sliced radishes, sliced jalapeño chiles, cilantro leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Lightly coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium. Add collards, onion, and minced garlic; cook, stirring often, until collards are cooked to desired degree of tenderness, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in cream cheese, milk, sugar, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in chicken.
Whisk together enchilada sauce and sour cream in a small bowl. Spoon 1 cup sauce mixture into prepared baking dish.
Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels, and tightly wrap with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH until tortillas are softened, about 1 minute. (Softening the tortillas prevents them from tearing.)
Spoon about 1/3 cup collard green mixture just below the center of each tortilla. Fold opposite sides of tortilla over filling, and roll up. Place enchiladas, seam side down, on sauce mixture in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce mixture and remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until light brown and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with sliced radishes and jalapeños and cilantro leaves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas good for PCOS?

Yes, this Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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