Chicken Enchiladas with Spinach Cream Sauce Recipe

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Chicken Enchiladas with Spinach Cream Sauce
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  1. Preheat broiler. Place chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 10 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel chiles; cut in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membranes; slice into strips to measure 2/3 cup.
  2. Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add 1 cup sliced onion; cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken and 1/3 cup chiles; spoon chicken mixture into a bowl.
  3. Steam spinach leaves, covered, 5 minutes or until wilted. Place spinach in a colander, pressing with the back of a spoon until barely moist.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°.
  5. Wipe skillet with paper towels, and recoat with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced onion and chopped green onions, and saute 3 minutes. Stir in ground cumin and minced garlic, and saute 30 seconds. Combine masa harina and broth. Add masa mixture, chopped cilantro, cream cheese, and salt to pan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Place the cheese mixture, 1/3 cup chiles, and spinach ina food processor, and process until smooth. Strain spinach mixture through a colander into a bowl, and discard solids.
  6. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among tortillas, and roll up. Pour 1/2 cup spinach sauce in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange the filled tortillas on top of spinach sauce. Pour the remaining spinach sauce over tortillas. Cover and bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until enchiladas are thoroughly heated.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 317.19 Kcal (1328 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.26g 11%
Cholesterol 105.63mg 35%
Sodium 1030.17mg 43%
Potassium 552.24mg 12%
Total Carbs 22.25g 7%
Sugars 3.73g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 14%
Protein 47.06g 94%
Vitamin C 17.8mg 30%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 141.7mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.45 Kcal (416 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.28g 11%
Cholesterol 33.12mg 35%
Sodium 322.99mg 43%
Potassium 173.14mg 12%
Total Carbs 6.98g 7%
Sugars 1.17g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 14%
Protein 14.75g 94%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 30%
Iron 1.8mg 31%
Calcium 44.4mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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