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Makeover Chicken Enchiladas

Recipes »  Main Dish  »  Poultry - Chicken

This takes a bit of time to prepare but it's worth it.

Yield: 6 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: MexicanMain Ingredient: Chicken

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6
1 poundChicken
1/2 cupWater
5 teaspoonGarlic; minced, divided
1 cupOnion; finely chopped
4 teaspoonCanola oil
8 ouncesGreen chilies; chopped
4 teaspoonChili powder
1 1/4 teaspoonSalt
1 teaspoonCumin; ground
1 teaspoonOregano
1/4 teaspoonPepper
1/2 cupFlour
1 1/2 cupChicken broth; divided
1 cupMilk; fat free
16 ouncesShredded Mexican chese; divided
12 6"Corn tortillas
1 cupGreen onion; sliced, divided

Makeover Chicken Enchiladas Preparation

Boil chicken with 2 teaspoons garlic; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken and cut into thin strips. Reserve liquid.

In skillet, saute onion until tender. Add remaining garlic, chilies, and seasonings; saute 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in 1 cup chicken broth, milk and reserved liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup cheese and stir until melted.

Combine chicken with 1 cup cheese; set aside. In skillet heat remaining broth. Dip tortillas in broth, 1 at a time, until limp, about 5 seconds each side. Spoon about 1/4 cup chicken mixture down center or each tortilla; sprinkle with one tablespoon green onion. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13x9 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining sauce evenly over tortillas.

Cover and bake 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining green onions.

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Calories Per Serving: 575
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Tags

  1. Main Dish
  2. Bake
  3. Low-fat
  4. Mexican
  5. Chicken
  6. Dinner
  7. Fall
  8. Spicy (Hot)

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