CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas image

Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet and a little bit smoky, these enchiladas are a delightful way to use leftover chicken or turkey. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 cups salsa, divided
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 whole wheat tortilla or flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine chicken, beans, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, 2/3 cup cranberry sauce, sour cream, 1/2 cup salsa, green onions, cilantro, chipotle peppers, cumin, chili powder and pepper. Place 3/4 cup turkey mixture off center on each tortilla. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down. , Combine the remaining salsa and cranberry sauce; pour over enchiladas. Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer., To make ahead Cover and refrigerate unbaked enchiladas overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover dish with foil; bake as directed, increasing covered time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.