SKINNY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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Delicious, low-fat version of a classic. You and your family will love this skinny enchilada recipe! Top with salsa to serve.

Provided by Rachel Cunningham

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups torn fresh spinach
salt to taste
1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) container nonfat sour cream
¼ cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup 1% milk
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
6 (7 inch) whole wheat tortillas
½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add spinach and a splash of water. Season with salt and cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix chicken, spinach, and green onions together in a large bowl.
  • Combine sour cream, yogurt, flour, salt, and cumin in a medium bowl. Add milk and jalapeno. Mix well. Pour 1/2 the sauce into the chicken mixture. Divide filling among tortillas.
  • Roll tortillas up and place seam-side down into a large baking dish. Spoon remaining sour cream sauce over enchiladas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 507.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Samshun Nahar
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I'm definitely going to be making these enchiladas again. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing!


Syedabdullah bukhari
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still good.


Ro_vt10
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I'm not a fan of enchiladas, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good!


Amanullah Palari
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I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Najmo cawil Najmo cawil
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These enchiladas were easy to make and they tasted great! I especially liked the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.


Arthur Rice225
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I followed the recipe exactly and my enchiladas turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Isabella Beauty
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These enchiladas were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


ebenezer mawia
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I've made these enchiladas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck.


davii chei
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These enchiladas were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I loved the combination of the chicken and the creamy sauce.


Iulia Guschievici
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I'm not a fan of enchiladas, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Charles Belvin
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These enchiladas were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially liked the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.


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