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HEALTHIER CHICKEN ENCHILADAS I



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I've always liked this recipe because it is quick and easy. I'm always looking for ways to cut out excess fat so I use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream. I also like to add fiber to make the meal a little healthier for my family so I add black beans and some bell peppers. This also adds color! To make it super healthy I use whole-wheat flour tortillas. And it still tastes just as delicious!

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 onion, chopped
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 (10 inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
1 (12 ounce) jar taco sauce
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook chicken in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain excess fat. Cube chicken and return to skillet. Add onion, sour cream, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, and ground black pepper. Heat until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Stir in salt, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, and black beans.
  • Roll even amounts of mixture into tortillas. Arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with taco sauce and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 53.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1444.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS II



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A great way to use leftover chicken. Even kids love these!

Provided by teppij

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup chopped green onions
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken breast meat
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the green onion until tender (about 3 to 4 minutes). Add the garlic powder, then stir in the green chiles, cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Mix well. Reserve 3/4 of this sauce and set aside. To the remaining 1/4 of the sauce in the saucepan, add the chicken and 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Stir together.
  • Fill each flour tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the reserved 3/4 of the sauce with the milk. Spoon this mixture over the rolled tortillas and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 60.4 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1459 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS FOR TWO



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Assembled in only 15 minutes, this Mexican specialty is one you'll make often.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce (from 10-oz can)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can)
4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch) (from 11.5-oz package)
1/2 cup chopped lettuce
1/2 cup chopped tomato (1 small)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Heat 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
  • Stir in onion, salt, oregano and pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish.
  • Stir 1/2 cup of the cheese, the sour cream and chiles into chicken mixture. Spoon mixture evenly down center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down over sauce in dish. Spoon remaining 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over tortillas. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Bake uncovered 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle individual servings with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 5 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1/2 of Recipe, Sodium 1470 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 2 g

HEALTHY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Found on the American Institute for Cancer Research's website. A healthy, good-tasting enchilada. By the way, these enchiladas turn out huge, so one will most likely be enough for one person. Also, this does take a while to make, but it's worth it. One problem with these enchiladas is that they're high in sodium, but you can easily leave out some salt or reduce the amount of sauce you put on the chicken.

Provided by Shelby

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 big enchiladas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium tomatoes, cut into pieces
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 medium onion, sliced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (12 oz.)
4 small whole wheat tortillas
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced green chilis

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with oil spray. Place tomatoes, onion and garlic on sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until onion and garlic are golden. Remove vegetables, cool, and transfer to a blender. Add chili pepper, cumin, salt and pepper, and puree until smooth. Set a aside.
  • Prepare enchiladas: Combine paprika, cumin, and chili powder, in small bowl. Mix in oil and just enough water to form a paste. Rube paste on chicke. Set chicken aside for 15-30 minutes. Grill or broil chicken 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until juice runs clear when pricked with a fork. Cool. Cut into thin strips.
  • Lay tortillas on a work surface. Cover each with 1/4 of the chicken, 2 tablespoons cheese, and 2 tablespoons green chile. Roll up and place in a 9 by 13 inch baking pan, seam-side down. Cover with sauce. Bake at 350 degrees 17-22 minutes or until sauce bubbles.
  • Enjoy :].

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 682.2, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 27.6

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