Category, DifficultyIntermediate

These squash layered chicken enchiladas may sound a little strange, but we promise they are delicious, healthy, and perfect for any diet!

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins
 2 tbsp oil
 2 tbsp flour
 1 cup chicken broth
 1 cup salsa verde or green chile
 ½ cup plain yogurt
 3 cups shredded chicken
 3 squash
 1 cup cheddar cheese
1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2

Warm oil in a pot and whisk in flour

3

Slow whisk in chicken broth, adding a little at a time until combined

4

Simmer until thickened

5

Turn off heat and add salsa verde, chicken, and yogurt

6

Slice squash into very thin circles

7

Oil a baking sheet

8

Layer squash, sauce, then chees multiple times until all ingredients are used, about 2 to 3 layers

9

Bake for 30 minutes, add toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/6 recipe

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.7g18%
Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 66.7mg23%
Sodium 779mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 9.6g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 4.2g
Protein 25.1g51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 2 tbsp oil
 2 tbsp flour
 1 cup chicken broth
 1 cup salsa verde or green chile
 ½ cup plain yogurt
 3 cups shredded chicken
 3 squash
 1 cup cheddar cheese

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2

Warm oil in a pot and whisk in flour

3

Slow whisk in chicken broth, adding a little at a time until combined

4

Simmer until thickened

5

Turn off heat and add salsa verde, chicken, and yogurt

6

Slice squash into very thin circles

7

Oil a baking sheet

8

Layer squash, sauce, then chees multiple times until all ingredients are used, about 2 to 3 layers

9

Bake for 30 minutes, add toppings and enjoy!

Squash Layered Chicken Enchiladas