Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Skinny Low-Fat Chicken Enchiladas, a delectable dish that combines the essence of Mexican cuisine with a health-conscious twist. These enchiladas are meticulously crafted with tender chicken, a flavorful blend of spices, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all enveloped in soft and chewy low-carb tortillas. Drizzled with a zesty homemade enchilada sauce and sprinkled with a sprinkle of reduced-fat cheese, these enchiladas offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds without compromising your dietary goals. This article presents a collection of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegetarian options, ensuring that everyone can savor the delight of this classic Mexican dish.
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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
These are the BEST Chicken enchiladas, my dish of choice anytime I go out for Mexican! If you're an enchilada lover like me, you will love these!!
Provided by Gina
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic. Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic on low until soft, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Spray a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Put 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll it.
- Place on baking dish seam side down, top with sauce. Then top with cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes. Top with low fat sour cream or scallions if you wish. (Extra points) Makes 8 enchiladas.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 enchilada, Calories 168 kcal, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Protein 17.5 g, Fat 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Sodium 441 mg, Fiber 8.5 g, Sugar 3 g
LOW-FAT SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
I have been looking for a great restaurant-quality sour cream sauce enchilada recipe and was handed this one from a friend's grandma. It was exactly what I wanted and so simple to make! If you don't like really spicy foods, the optional items listed can be removed from the recipe and the dish is just as yummy!
Provided by CourtneyR
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and cilantro in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray; add tomatoes with green chile peppers, chicken, onion, and green chiles. Cook and stir mixture over medium heat until onion is transparent, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place tortillas on a microwave-safe plate; heat in the microwave until warm and flexible, about 10 seconds.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle filling with about 1 tablespoon Colby-pepperjack cheese. Roll each tortilla around the filling and place seam side down into the prepared baking dish. Top tortillas with sour cream sauce; sprinkle remaining cheese over sour cream layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1052.8 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
SKINNY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
These skinny chicken enchiladas are super easy and healthy, too! Filling made in the crockpot!
Provided by Pinch of Yum
Categories Dinner
Time 3h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the first 6 ingredients in a crockpot. If your salsa is not very saucy, be sure to include the 1/4 cup water or more if necessary. Cook on high for about 3 hours (or longer on the low setting) until chicken is cooked through. You can also cut the chicken breasts into halves to help them cook faster. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken and mix everything together.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Soften the corn tortillas in the microwave, 3 at a time, for about 25 seconds. Fill them with a few tablespoons of filling, roll once, and place seam-side down in a large baking dish (I did 2 smaller baking dishes). Continue until all tortillas have been filled, rolled and placed in dish. Be sure to pack them in tightly next to each other so that they don't come apart.
- Sprinkle evenly with the shredded cheese and bake for about 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and everything is heated through.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with crema. Sprinkle with avocado pieces, fresh cilantro, and Cotija cheese crumbles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Sugar 7.6 g, Sodium 1179.4 mg, Fat 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Fiber 13.1 g, Protein 31.9 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg
SKINNY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS NOR'S
This is my version of skinny Enchiladas. I had a basic low fat recipe. I tweaked it. I also made it lower fat. These are delicious. You will not miss the fat at all. They are about 8 grams of fat each. Enjoy friends!
Provided by Nor Mac
Categories Casseroles
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degree's. Shred cooked chicken. Salt chicken to taste. Set aside. Cook onion and green pepper in oil. When cooked through. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute. Add the peppers and onion mixture to chicken. Add the drained can of corn. Mix in half the cheese. Mix well and set aside.
- 2. In a bowl whisk the chicken stock, seasonings, and flour together. Pour in to pan and cook stirring constantly until thick like gravy. Remove from heat. Add the 1/2 cup sour cream. Mix until blended. Pour 1/2 over chicken mixture and toss well.
- 3. Heat tortillas in microwave 10 seconds each or 20 seconds for 2 at a time. Divide chicken mixture among the 8 tortillas. Roll up. Place in a greased 9x13 baking dish side by side, and seam down. Pour the rest of the sauce over Enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese. Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 350 20 min. Remove foil, and bake about 15-20 more minutes until hot.
- 4. Remove Enchiladas from oven. Mix tomatoes with the green onion. Serve the Enchiladas with the tomatoes, and sour cream.
LOW FAT CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This a is a great way to use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. These creamy enchiladas are quick and easy to make. It's comfort food with a fraction of the fat.
Provided by Little Bee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Coat an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Warm tortillas according to instructions on package.
- Combine shredded chicken with black beans and sweet corn.
- Mix salsa, yogurt and sour cream and spoon half the salsa mixture into the chicken, beans and corn. Blend well.Divide chicken mixture among the tortillas. Carefully roll tortillas and place them seam down in the baking dish. Spoon remaining salsa mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 192.9, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.3, Protein 27.1
SKINNY CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
61% less sat fat • 50% less fat • 25% more calcium than the original recipe. Reduced-fat ingredients helped cut the fat, while green chiles boost the Tex-Mex flavor.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. In medium bowl, stir broth, flour, coriander and pepper with wire whisk until blended. Slowly add to hot mixture in skillet, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes, until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream until well blended.
- In another medium bowl, mix chicken, corn, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the chiles, cilantro and 1/2 cup of the sauce. Place 2 tortillas at a time on microwavable plate; cover with paper towel. Microwave on High 10 to 15 seconds or until softened. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each warm tortilla. Roll up tortillas; arrange, seam sides down, in baking dish. Top enchiladas with remaining sauce. Cover with foil.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until sauce is bubbly. Remove from oven. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Just before serving, top with tomato and green onions. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Enchilada, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Prep the chicken beforehand: Cooking the chicken ahead of time saves time and effort when assembling the enchiladas. You can boil, bake, or grill the chicken, then shred or dice it.
- Use low-fat ingredients: Opt for lean ground chicken or shredded chicken breast. Use low-fat cheese, such as part-skim mozzarella or queso Oaxaca. You can also use nonfat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- Make your own enchilada sauce: Store-bought enchilada sauce can be high in sodium and fat. Making your own sauce from scratch allows you to control the ingredients and make it as spicy or mild as you like.
- Don't overfill the enchiladas: Overfilling the enchiladas will make them difficult to roll and will cause them to fall apart. Add just enough filling so that the enchiladas can be easily rolled up.
- Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly: This usually takes about 20-25 minutes. You can also broil the enchiladas for a few minutes at the end to get a crispy top.
Conclusion:
These skinny low-fat chicken enchiladas are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for a potluck or party. With a few simple tips, you can make these enchiladas even healthier without sacrificing flavor. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and nutritious meal, give these skinny low-fat chicken enchiladas a try!
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