Spinach, Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

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Spinach, Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas
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Directions:

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. 2. Fill pot with water, and boil chicken until juices run clear. Pull chicken from water and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to cool down.
  3. 3. While chicken is cooling, chop your red onion and mushrooms.
  4. 4. In a skillet melt 2 tbsp of butter, and toss in your chopped onions and mushrooms. Let them cook to your preferred tenderness.
  5. 5. Toss in fresh baby spinach, and cook until the leaves are a dark green. About 4-5 minutes. Do not let it cook to long, or the leaves will become mushy.
  6. 6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Set aside to cool.
  7. 7. Return to your chicken, and with two forks shred the chicken into small pieces.
  8. 8. After you've shredded your chicken add it to the skillet, season with pepper, chili powder and garlic powder.
  9. 9. Stir in sour cream and softened cream cheese into your skillet until everything is coated (If your cream cheese isn't softened, you can can place it in a bowl and microwave it for 40-60 seconds.)
  10. 10. Open the cans of your favorite enchilada sauce and dump them in a large bowl.
  11. 11. Take your tortillas and heat them in the microwave for 10-25 seconds. You want them to be able to roll without breaking.
  12. 12. Dip each tortilla in the sauce.
  13. 13. Fill the tortilla with 2-3 tbsp of the chicken, spinach and cheese mixture.
  14. 14. Roll Tortilla up and place in 13x9 inch baking pan.
  15. 15. Continue with the remaining tortillas, until the pan is full.
  16. 16. Take remaining sauce and pour it over the enchiladas.
  17. 17. Bake at 375 until the sauce is bubbling, about 15-25 minutes.
  18. 18. Take pan out and cover with shredded cheese, return to oven until cheese is melted.
  19. 19. Remove pan and let the enchiladas rest.
  20. 20. Serve with sour cream, olives, lettuce, rice any of your favorite garnishes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 302.73 Kcal (1267 kJ)
Calories from fat 213.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.69g 36%
Cholesterol 73.3mg 24%
Sodium 403.15mg 17%
Potassium 348.67mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.82g 3%
Sugars 3.38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 7%
Protein 12.2g 24%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 244.3mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 180.93 Kcal (758 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.16g 36%
Cholesterol 43.81mg 24%
Sodium 240.95mg 17%
Potassium 208.39mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.87g 3%
Sugars 2.02g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 7%
Protein 7.29g 24%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 15%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 146mg 24%

* 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

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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