Skinny White Chicken Enchiladas
Enjoy a healthy twist on a classic dish with Skinny White Chicken Enchiladas! These delicious enchiladas feature tender, shredded chicken wrapped in whole grain tortillas and smothered in a creamy, guilt-free sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe offers rich flavors without the extra calories. With quick preparation and customizable ingredients, you can easily make these enchiladas your own. Bake them to golden perfection and serve with fresh sides for a delightful meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded chicken breast (cooked)
- 8 whole grain flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican-style cheese (reduced-fat, shredded)
- 2 cups chicken broth (fat-free)
- 8 ounces reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon cumin (divided)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup salsa (no sugar added, optional verde sauce)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 ounces diced green chiles (can)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, chili powder, and salsa. Fill each tortilla with the mixture and roll tightly.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a pot, stir in flour until golden, then add chicken broth gradually until thickened. Mix in remaining cumin, 1 cup of cheese, chiles, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place rolled tortillas in a casserole dish, pour sauce over the top, sprinkle remaining cheese, and bake for about 25 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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