Saturday Night Chicken, Cheese and Refried Bean Enchiladas Recipe

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Saturday Night Chicken, Cheese and Refried Bean Enchiladas
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Directions:

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the peppers, garlic, onion and chiles in the skillet.
  2. Cook until onions are translucent.
  3. Add cubed cooked chicken, refried beans and juice of the lime. Cook for five minutes over low heat. Mix in 1/4 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup cheddar. Set skillet aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. Melt 1/4 cup butter (4 tablespoons) in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  6. Gradually stir in the flour and half-and-half. Mix in the cilantro, sour cream, and 1 cup each of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Cook and stir until cheeses are melted. Add 1/2 cup milk and two teaspoons cumin and stir until well integrated. The sauce will have a slightly gooey consistency.
  7. Spread 1/4 cup of the sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Roll chicken/bean mixture into enchiladas using the 8 tortillas and line up in baking dish.
  9. Spread cheese sauce on top with a spatula.
  10. Top with remaining shredded mozzarella and shredded cheddar (you should have 1/2 cup of each remaining).
  11. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 678.19 Kcal (2839 kJ)
Calories from fat 385.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.78g 66%
Cholesterol 109.83mg 37%
Sodium 1013.6mg 42%
Potassium 559.26mg 12%
Total Carbs 42.13g 14%
Sugars 3.16g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 11%
Protein 33.88g 68%
Vitamin C 36.8mg 61%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 541.6mg 54%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 226.26 Kcal (947 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.27g 66%
Cholesterol 36.64mg 37%
Sodium 338.16mg 42%
Potassium 186.58mg 12%
Total Carbs 14.05g 14%
Sugars 1.06g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 11%
Protein 11.3g 68%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 61%
Iron 1mg 16%
Calcium 180.7mg 54%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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