Healthier Chicken Enchiladas
After putzing around in the kitchen some, I attempted to make a recipe I came across in a magazine for chicken enchiladas… but, of course, I had to put my own spin on it & make it a bit healthier & lighter. So… without further ado, here ya go!
Please note: You may want to add a bit more cheese and/or enchilada sauce if you like your enchiladas pretty saucy & cheesy, but I was trying to do a bit lighter version here. So feel free to add whatever floats your boat!
Ingredients
- approx. 3 oz. chicken breast, cooked & shredded (I cooked mine in a crock pot)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1-1/2 c mexican blend cheese
- 2/3 c plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 1- 10 oz. can mild enchilada sauce
- 9 small whole wheat tortillas (La Tortilla Factory makes some good ones)
- One medium can diced tomatoes
Details
Servings 9
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Coat a large baking dish with non-stick spray & set aside.
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1 c cheese, & chili powder. Mix well.
Coat the bottom of the baking pan with a thin layer of the enchilada sauce. Save the rest to top the enchiladas.
Step 2
Spread a thin layer of greek yogurt on one side of each wrap, then add a line of chicken down the middle. Roll up & place in the baking dish. Repeat until all ingredients are used up.
Drain diced tomatoes, or use a strainer spoon & sprinkle randomly in the pan. Pour the remainder of the enchilada sauce over the contents of the baking dish, then top with the remainder of the cheese.
Step 3
Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes, then bump temperature up to 400 degrees & bake another 5 minutes until the cheese is browned, or put under the broiler.
Add any desired garnishes, then let cool slightly & enjoy!
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!
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