168 Cals 17.5 Protein 17.5 Carbs 6.5 Fats
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
35 mins
TOTAL TIME:
45 mins
YIELD:8 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:Mexican
These are the BEST Chicken enchiladas, my dish of choice anytime I go out for Mexican! If you”re an enchilada lover like me, you will love these!!
INGREDIENTS
For the enchilada sauce:
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 tbsp chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
For the chicken:
1 tsp vegetable oil
9 oz cooked shredded chicken breast, from 2 small breasts
1 cup diced onion
2 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup cilantro
kosher salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
For the enchilada:
8 7-inch low-carb whole wheat flour tortillas, (la tortilla factory)
1 cup shredded low fat Mexican cheese
non-stick cooking spray
2 tbsp chopped scallions or cilantro for topping
INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic. Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic on low until soft, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Spray a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Put 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll it.
Place on baking dish seam side down, top with sauce. Then top with cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes. Top with low fat sour cream or scallions if you wish. (Extra points) Makes 8 enchiladas.
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Serving: 1enchilada, Calories: 168kcal, Carbohydrates: 17.5g, Protein: 17.5g, Fat: 6.5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 29.5mg, Sodium: 441mg, Fiber: 8.5g, Sugar: 3gBlue Smart Points:6Green Smart Points:5Purple Smart Points:3Points +:6