Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Light and Creamy Chicken Enchiladas


Last time I went to Trader Joe's I picked up a pack of whole wheat tortillas. I used a couple and threw the rest in the freezer. Freezer space is more precious than diamonds in our house so I knew I wanted to start using them up. I threw these together to use up some ingredients I had in the house. Honestly, they were amazing and SO SO filling. I love meals that leave you thinking you just ate something decadent when you really didn't. John isn't a big eater and he ate two of these bad boys. They were good and I highly recommend them.


Source: Stephanie Cooks Original

Ingredients:
3 whole wheat tortillas
1 1/4 cup cooked chicken, diced (I used rotisserie chicken breast)
1/2 cup salsa
3/4 cup shredded 2% Mexican cheese
2/3 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp. light cream cheese
Ground cumin
Garlic powder
Onion powder

Directions:
1- Preheat the oven to 350.
2- In a small bowl combine the chicken and salsa, stir until well coated. Set aside.
3- In a small saucepan heat the tomato sauce and cream cheese, stirring until well combined. Season to taste with cumin, garlic, and onion powder.
4- Lay the whole wheat tortillas on a flat surface. Spoon an equal amount of the chicken mixture into each tortilla. Roll and place side by side in a small baking dish.
5-Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas, smoothing it out to ensure all are equally covered.
6- Top with the cheese being sure to equally distribute it.
7- Bake for 20 minutes uncovered.

** 8 points per enchilada (when using a 3 point tortilla)

7 comments:

  1. These look so yummy! I"ll be trying them soon.

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  2. I just found your blog when I googled " whole wheat chicken enchiladas" because I had a bunch of whole wheat tortillas I needed to use up....holy moly, these were so good! granted, I did not use fat free cream cheese, and since I used fresh chicken breast, I seasoned it a ton to mimic what a rotisserie chicken might add to the mix. I am making it for a friend who has been in the hospital, and I am certain her family will love it to, so good!

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  3. These were SOOOOO good. I found them through WW. Love them! And this is the second night this week my boyfriend requested these! Good call on the rotisserie chicken!

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  4. This was AWESOME and super easy! My husband loved it as well. Thanks so much! I enjoy your blog and all the great ideas.

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  5. I've made these twice now - love them! Will be adding these to my "regular" dishes!

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