Description
Skinny White Chicken Enchiladas present a delightful blend of flavors while keeping health in mind. This recipe takes tender shredded chicken, wraps it in whole grain tortillas, and douses it with a creamy, flavorful sauce that will satisfy your cravings without the guilt. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, these enchiladas are quick to prepare and customizable with various toppings and ingredients. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can impress your loved ones with this healthy twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded chicken breast (cooked)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup salsa (no sugar added)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups fat-free chicken broth
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 8 ounces reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese (shredded)
- 8 whole grain tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, and salsa. Fill each tortilla with the mixture and roll up.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a pot, add flour, then gradually whisk in chicken broth until thick. Stir in remaining cumin, cheese, green chiles, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Pour sauce over rolled tortillas in a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake for about 25 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg