Healthy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 small tomatillos, coarsely chopped; 2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/2 medium-size yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded fat-free Cheddar cheese, divided; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 (8-ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, softened; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 10 (7-inch) flour tortillas

Servings: persons

5 small tomatillos, coarsely chopped
2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium-size yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded fat-free Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese, divided
2 (8-ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
10 (7-inch) flour tortillas

1
Process first 4 ingredients in a food processor or blender, stopping to scrape down sides.
2
Stir together half of Cheddar, half of mozzarella, cream cheese, and next 3 ingredients. Stir in chopped chicken. Spoon mixture evenly onto 1 side of each tortilla; roll up, and place, seam sides down, in a 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; top with tomato sauce.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes. Serve with black beans and rice.
4
NOTE: If you don't have time to spare for the prep work, you can easily make this dish ahead. Cover and chill enchiladas up to 8 hours before baking, if desired. To serve, uncover and bake at 350u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

1755

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 small tomatillos, coarsely chopped, 2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1/2 medium-size yellow onion, coarsely chopped, 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained, and more.

Yes, Healthy Chicken Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

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