Southwest Chicken Enchiladas - Healthier Version
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 23
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
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Enchiladas and Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup slivered almonds
- 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup diced tomato
- 1⁄4 cup green chili pepper, diced
- 1⁄4 cup mushroom, chopped
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 ounces fat free cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon skim milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 (7 inch) whole wheat tortillas
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Enchilada Sauce
- 1⁄4 cup diced green chili pepper
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 cup skim milk
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Toppings
- 3⁄4 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1⁄4 cup olive, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup almonds, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup diced tomato
- 1⁄2 cup chopped cilantro
directions
- In a medium skillet, cook the almonds and onion in the olive oil over medium heat until the onion is tender and nuts are lightly toasted.
- Add 1 tablespoon of green chiles, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and chicken to skillet; reserve remaining peppers and tomatoes. Cook until chicken is slightly browned, stirring, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 T milk, chili powder, coriander, and pepper. Add chicken mixture; stir until combined.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla near one edge; roll up.
- Spray a 3qt rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. Place filled tortillas, seam side down, in single layer in the baking dish. Set aside.
- For sauce, in a medium bowl combine the reserved chile peppers, soup, sour cream, and 1 cup milk. Pour evenly over the tortillas in the baking dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until heated through.
- Remove foil. Sprinkle enchiladas with remaining tomatoes and olives. Top with cheese.
- Return to oven, and bake 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Enjoy!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Stephanie Z.
Blacksburg, Virginia