Skinny Chicken Enchilada
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Ingredients
- Sauce:
- 2 clove(s) garlic minced
- 1 to 2 tablespoon(s) chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
- 1 ½ cup(s) tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon(s) chipotle chili powder
- ½ teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- ¾ cup(s) fat free chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- Chicken:
- 1 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil
- 8 ½ ounce(s) chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 1 cup(s) onion diced
- 2 clove(s) garlic minced
- ¼ cup(s) cilantro
- kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon(s) cumin
- ½ teaspoon(s) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon(s) chipotle chili powder
- â cup(s) chicken broth
- ½ cup(s) tomato sauce
- 8 reduced carb whole wheat flour tortillas 7 inch
- non-stick cooking spray
- 1 cup(s) low fat mexican cheese shredded
- ½ cup(s) scallions chopped
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2. 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.
- 3. 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.
- 4. Spray a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Put ⅓ cup chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll it. Place on baking dish seam side down, top with sauce. Then top with cheese.
- 5. 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.
April 2013
This recipe is a personal recipe added by mltran08 and has not been tested or endorsed by MyRecipes.
Skinny Chicken Enchilada Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CUISINE: Mexican
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
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