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Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes 30 minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe)!

Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe)

Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) Recipe
Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe)

White beans, shredded chicken, green chile, sour cream and cheese. Need I say more? These have just the right amount of kick to them and hit the spot if you're craving Mexican food. They are high in fiber and so filling (one enchilada is a perfect serving size). The easiest way for me to make shredded chicken is in my crock pot. I let it cook all day while I'm at work, then I come home and shred it and freeze the broth for other recipes. Click here for the recipe. For other great enchilada recipes try my favorite Chicken Enchiladas with Red Enchilada Sauce, or Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas. Look for half point tortillas that are whole wheat and low carb such as La Tortilla Factory

Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe)

What Course Is Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe)?

Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) is for Dinner.


How Long Does Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) Recipe Take To Prepare?

Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) takes 45 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) Recipe Take To Cook?

Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) takes 30 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) Recipe Make?

Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) makes 8 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) Recipe?

The ingredients for Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) are:

Chicken and White Bean Filling:

1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup minced white onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
15.5 oz can Navy beans (or Cannellini beans)
8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
1/3 can water
1 chicken bullion
1 tsp cumin
Green Chile Enchilada Sauce:

1 tsp butter
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 tbsp flour
1 cup fat free chicken broth
7 oz can chopped green chile
2 jalape?os, chopped (I used jarred)
salt
1/2 cup light sour cream
3/4 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese
8 medium low carb tortillas
chopped fresh cilantro or scallions (or both!)


How Do I Make Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe)?

Here is how you make Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe):

For the Filling:In a medium pan, heat olive oil on low. Add onions, garlic and saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add green chiles, beans, water, bullion, and cumin. Mix well and cover. Simmer on low 15 minutes. Remove cover, add chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until it thickens and liquid boils down. Set aside.Green Chile Enchilada Sauce: In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and starts to turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add flour and stir well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Whisk until the sauce becomes smooth. Cook over medium heat until the sauce boils and thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Add green chiles, jalepe?os, and salt to tatse. Cook another minute then remove from the heat. Stir in the sour cream.Spread about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of the chicken/white bean filling. Roll the tortillas and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Continue filling remainder of the tortillas.Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Top with cheese. Cover with aluminum and bake 20-30 minutes, until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro or scallions. Makes 8 servings (1 enchilada = 1 serving). 4 weight watchers points per serving.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LYNNIEFUFU.


What's The Nutritional Info For Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe)?

The nutritional information for Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 215.3
  • Total Fat: 9.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.5 mg
  • Sodium: 632.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
  • Protein: 22.5 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe)?

Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde (Weight Watchers Recipe) is Mexican cuisine.


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