Lighter Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Lighter Chicken Enchiladas
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  1. Bring 1 inch of salted water to a boil in a pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add chicken and cover, reducing heat to medium-low. Simmer the chicken for 5 minutes, then remove pan fom heat. Let chicken steam, covered for 12 to 14 minutes, until properly cooked throughout. Place chicken in a medium bowl and shred.
  2. To make sauce, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add flour, cumin, and chipoltles. Whisk while cooking for 1 minute. Whisk in broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat until mixture is at a simmer. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes while whisking occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened. Season to taste. Combine 1 cup sauce with chicken and toss.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread 1/4 cup sauce into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish and set aside. Stack tortillas and wrap them in a layer of damp paper towels; microwave them for one minute. Remove paper towels and fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. Roll them and arrange them in dish, seam-side down. Cover tortillas with the rest of the sauce and top with the cheese. Bake until hot and bubbling, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 493.31 Kcal (2065 kJ)
Calories from fat 205.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.85g 35%
Cholesterol 131.86mg 44%
Sodium 851.22mg 35%
Potassium 641.81mg 14%
Total Carbs 28.78g 10%
Sugars 0.8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 15%
Protein 46.57g 93%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 279.2mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 173.79 Kcal (728 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.05g 35%
Cholesterol 46.45mg 44%
Sodium 299.88mg 35%
Potassium 226.11mg 14%
Total Carbs 10.14g 10%
Sugars 0.28g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 15%
Protein 16.41g 93%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 98.4mg 28%

* 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

  • 11
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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