Sayas Low Fat and Calorie Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Sayas Low Fat and Calorie Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small white onion, chopped; 12 red bell pepper, chopped; Pam cooking spray, olive oil flavored; 2 tablespoons jalapenos, chopped (or more if you like); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 8 ounces refried beans (abt 1/2 of 15 oz can); 12 lb white meat chicken, boiled, then shredded; 1 (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce (Kroger's brand works nicely); ½ cup fat-free monterey jack cheese, shredded (or Mozzarella); 2 large whole wheat tortillas, La Torilla (or 4 small)

Servings: persons

1 small white onion, chopped
12 red bell pepper, chopped
Pam cooking spray, olive oil flavored
2 tablespoons jalapenos, chopped (or more if you like)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
8 ounces refried beans (abt 1/2 of 15 oz can)
12 lb white meat chicken, boiled, then shredded
1 (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce (Kroger's brand works nicely)
½ cup fat-free monterey jack cheese, shredded (or Mozzarella)
2 large whole wheat tortillas, La Torilla (or 4 small)

1
Spray skillet with olive oil flavored PAM.
2
Saute chopped onions and red bell peppers over a medium temperature until the veggies just start to soften.
3
Then add the jalapenos, cumin, chili powder and black pepper (salt if you want but you really dont need it).
4
Continue cooking until onions are clear - do not over cook.
5
Transfer the cooked veggies to a medium size mixing bowl, add the refried beans, shredded chicken (boil the chicken the day before for ease of handling) and 3 ounces of the green enchilada sauce.
6
Mix and then set aside.
7
Prepare an appropriate size baking dish (for 2 large or 4 small enchiladas) by spraying it with olive flavored PAM.
8
Pour an ounce or so of the green enchilada sauce in the bottom of dish.
9
Set aside.
10
Next, lightly cover both sides of your first tortilla with green enchilada sauce.
11
If making 2 large tortillas, fill tortilla with half of the chicken mixture (1/4 of mixture if making smaller tortillas).
12
Top with 1/4 cup shredded cheese (1/8 cup if making smaller tortillas).
13
Roll tortilla to form enchilada, place on top enchilada sauce in backing dish.
14
Repeat enchilada-filling process for remaining tortilla(s).
15
Pour any remaining green enchilada sauce over top of enchiladas (top each tortilla with 1T or so of fat free sour cream and 1T sliced black olives if you want).
16
Cover with aluminum foil.
17
Bake in 350 oven for 35-40 minutes.
18
NOTE: No matter which size tortilla you use the serving size it the same that is, 1/2 of the large tortilla is equal to a serving.
19
If you are a Weight Watcher this entree has a point value of 4 (250 or so calories)!
20
Did you add the fat free sour cream and the black olives?
21
If so, point value goes to 5 (275 or so calories).

2478

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

434

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 small white onion, chopped, 12 red bell pepper, chopped, Pam cooking spray, olive oil flavored, 2 tablespoons jalapenos, chopped (or more if you like), and more.

Yes, Sayas Low Fat and Calorie 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sayas Low Fat and Calorie Chicken Enchiladas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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