Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
These Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious Tex-Mex favorite, featuring flavorful chicken wrapped in whole grain tortillas and smothered in a creamy yet healthy sauce. A dish the whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 enchiladas
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon cumin, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup salsa (no sugar added, verde sauce optional)
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat Mexican style shredded cheese
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups fat-free chicken broth
- 4 ounces diced green chiles (canned)
- 8 ounces reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 8 whole grain flour tortillas (6-inch, or corn tortillas)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine shredded chicken with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, chili powder, and salsa. Spread chicken mixture over tortillas, roll, and place seam side down in a casserole pan.
- In a large pot, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring until thickened. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 cup cheese, green chiles, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Pour white sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 25 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 316 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
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