The recipe Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce

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Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes 30 minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce!

Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce

Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce Recipe
Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce

My favorite dish at a local Mexican restaurant is their Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Chile Sauce. I had to try and find a way to lower the fat and sodium so I could enjoy these without the guilt! I tweaked that recipe a bit to lower the sodium and fat, and came up with a winner! My husband and teen daughter gobble these up!

What Course Is Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce?

Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce is for Dinner.


How Long Does Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce Recipe Take To Prepare?

Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce takes 30 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce Recipe Take To Cook?

Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce takes 30 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce Recipe Make?

Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce makes 8 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce Recipe?

The ingredients for Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce are:

8 six inch corn tortillas
2 cups hot water, placed in bowl
2 cups diced chicken breast
1 medium onion. diced
2 cups low-fat shredded cheddar or colby cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) light sour cream
4 ounces Neufchatel cheese (low-fat cream cheese), cubed
1/3 cup canned green chiles (do not drain)
1/2 cup Swanson 99% Fat Free Chicken Broth
1 tbsp fresh or dried cilantro
1 tbsp cumin powder
1 tsp red or cayenne pepper
Butter flavor non-stick cooking spray


How Do I Make Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce?

Here is how you make Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce:

1. Spray large (10x15) baking dish with cooking spray.2. Dip each tortilla quickly in hot water to soften. Let water drip off before following next step!3. One at at a time, lay softened tortillas in baking dish and fill with chicken, onion, and cheese. Roll and place seam side down, side by side in single layer in baking dish.4. In large saucepan heat broth, cilantro, cumin, and red/cayenne pepper until hot. Add sour cream, cream cheese, and green chiles. Heat until cream cheese is melted and everything is incorporated well, stirring frequently. (If sauce seems a little thin, you may thicken with a small amount of cornstarch whisked into sauce.)5. Pour sauce over enchiladas in pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20-30 minutes. *Serve with a side of shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes and low-fat re-fried beans or low-fat Mexican rice, if desired.*Makes 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user .


What's The Nutritional Info For Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce?

The nutritional information for Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 252.0
  • Total Fat: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 57.1 mg
  • Sodium: 342.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 24.4 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce?

Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce is Mexican cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Low-Fat Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Chile Sauce is Low Fat


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