Best 6 White Chicken Enchiladas Low Cal Version Recipes

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Craving for a comforting and delicious meal without compromising your health goals? Look no further than these Low-Calorie White Chicken Enchiladas, a culinary delight that blends Mexican flavors with a healthier twist. These enchiladas are not only a feast for your taste buds but also a nutritious choice for those seeking a balanced diet.

Dive into a symphony of flavors as tender chicken, nestled in a creamy white sauce, dances on your palate. Wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with melted cheese, each bite offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes. The zesty salsa verde adds a refreshing kick, while the optional avocado crema brings a delightful richness.

This recipe caters to various dietary preferences, providing options for gluten-free tortillas and non-dairy alternatives for the white sauce and crema. With detailed instructions and step-by-step guidance, you'll be able to create this delectable dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

So, grab your aprons and embark on a culinary journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Indulge in the goodness of these Low-Calorie White Chicken Enchiladas, and let your taste buds savor the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

2 garlic cloves (minced)
1-2 tbsp chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
1 tsp vegetable oil
9 oz cooked shredded chicken breast (from 2 small breasts)
1 cup diced onion
2 large clove garlic (minced)
1/4 cup cilantro
kosher salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 7-inch low-carb whole wheat flour tortillas ((la tortilla factory))
1 cup shredded low fat Mexican cheese
non-stick cooking spray
2 tbsp chopped scallions or cilantro for topping

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

WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 green bell peppers
2 red bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
2 or 3 hot chiles, such as serrranos, jalapenos or the like
1 large onion, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese
1 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
16 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup store-bought salsa
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil. Put on a baking sheet and bake until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then shred the meat with 2 forks.
  • Roast the bell peppers and chiles directly on a gas burner (or directly under the broiler) until the skin is mostly black. Throw the peppers and chiles into a plastic storage bag and seal it. Let them steam inside the bag for 30 minutes or so. Core and seed, then scrape off the black skin. Chop and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chopped onions and jalapeno in the vegetable oil until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Throw in the shredded chicken, then stir in 1 cup of the chicken broth and 1 cup of the heavy cream. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the paprika and some salt and pepper, then add half of the chopped roasted peppers and chiles. Stir the mixture around and let it cook for a couple of minutes, then set it aside.
  • In a separate skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk it together to combine. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Then pour in the remaining 2 cups chicken broth, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Then add the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheese. Finally, stir in the sour cream and the rest of the chopped roasted peppers and chiles. If the sauce needs a little thinning, splash in as much broth as you need. Give the sauce a taste and add salt if it needs it (with all the cheese, it shouldn't need much).
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wrap the tortillas in paper towels and microwave until very soft and pliable, about a minute.
  • Place a small amount of the chicken mixture and about a tablespoon of the grated cheese down the center of each tortilla. Fold over the edges and arrange them seam-side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour the sauce over the top. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup grated cheese and bake until bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream and salsa on top and a sprinkle of cilantro leaves.

SKINNY CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander or cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 corn or flour tortillas (6 or 7 inch)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
Salsa, if desired

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

WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (LOW CAL VERSION)



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I was amazed when I plugged all the vegetarian ingredients into my calorie counter and it came out with almost 700 calories per serving! So I added meat, left out the rice, veggies and beans and lo-and-behold its only 482 calories per serving and its So sinfully good you feel like you're cheating on your diet! Very filling, serve...

Provided by Teresa Jacobson

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 low carb or fat free flour tortillas (you can use regular flour tortillas)
2 c cooked, shredded chicken
2 c fat free cheddar cheese (or regular colby jack cheese)
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
2 c low sodium chicken broth
1 c fat free sour cream
7 oz canned green chilies

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with nonstick spray.
  • 2. Mix chicken and 1 c. of cheese. Roll up in tortillas and place in prepared pan.
  • 3. In a sauce pan, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in broth and continue stirring until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • 4. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and green chilies until well combined. pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • 5. Bake in preheated oven for 22 minutes. Then place under high broil for 3 minutes to brown the cheese. Serve with a lettuce salad.

EASY WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is a great 'guy' recipe, because you simply mix, assemble, top and bake; and it's a big hit on the table. It doesn't require lots of prep work, just a minimum of measuring of ingredients found in any grocery store. She will think you slaved all afternoon!

Provided by LARANEFF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
½ cup green salsa
2 (6 ounce) packages seasoned cooked chicken cubes
1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
1 ½ cups white cheese sauce, or queso dip
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray an 8x8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa until blended. Fold in chicken and shredded cheese. Spread a small amount of white cheese sauce onto the bottom of the baking dish. Evenly divide the filling among the tortillas, and roll into firm cylinders. Place into prepared baking dish and cover with remaining sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 137.6 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 1588.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

EASY WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Put a spin on traditional enchiladas with this creamy version that's packed with mild green chile enchilada sauce, chicken, chopped green chiles and plenty of cheese!

Provided by Madison Mayberry Hofmeyer

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Old El Paso™ mild green chile enchilada sauce
2 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch)
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Sour cream, pickled jalapeño chiles, chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Spray bottom and sides of 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
  • In large bowl, mix chicken, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, 1 cup of the enchilada sauce and the chopped green chiles until evenly combined.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas; arrange, seam sides down, in baking dish.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining enchilada sauce and cream. Pour mixture on top of enchiladas; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
  • Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve with sour cream, pickled jalapeño chiles and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2250 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 3 g

Tips:

  • To make the chicken enchiladas even lower in calories, use low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.
  • You can also use whole-wheat tortillas instead of white tortillas.
  • If you don't have any enchilada sauce, you can make your own by simmering a can of diced tomatoes with chili powder, cumin, and garlic.
  • To make the enchiladas ahead of time, assemble them and then cover them with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
  • When you're ready to bake the enchiladas, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

These low-calorie white chicken enchiladas are a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love. They're perfect for busy weeknights or for a potluck dinner. And because they're so versatile, you can easily customize them to your own taste.

So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give these low-calorie white chicken enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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