The BEST Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

These are the BEST chicken enchiladas, my favorite dish every time I go out for Mexican! If you are an enchilada lover like me, you will love these !!

Chicken Enchiladas

PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOK TIME: 35 mins | TOTAL TIME: 45 mins | YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For the enchilada sauce:

• 2 garlic cloves, minced


• 1-2 tablespoons of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce


• 1-1 / 2 cup tomato sauce


• 1/2 tsp. 1 tsp chipotle chili powder


• 1/2 tsp. 1 tsp ground cumin


• 3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth


• kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

For the chicken:

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil


• 9 oz cooked grated chicken breast, from 2 small breasts


• 1 cup diced onion


• 2 large garlic cloves, minced


• 1/4 cup cilantro


• kosher salt


• 1 teaspoon of cumin


• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano


• 1 C. 1 tsp chipotle pepper powder


• 1/3 cup chicken broth


• 1/2 cup tomato sauce

For the enchilada:

• 8 7-inch low-carb whole wheat flour tortillas (tortilla plant)


• 1 cup shredded low-fat Mexican cheese


• non-stick cooking spray


• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a medium saucepan, spray the oil and sauté the garlic. Add the chipotle peppers, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Reserve until needed.


• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.


• Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the onions and garlic on low heat until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken, salt, coriander, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato sauce, chicken broth and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from fire.


• Spray a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish with a non-stick spray. Put 1/3 cup chicken mixture in each tortilla and roll it up.


• Place on baking dish, seam side down, garnish with sauce. Then garnish with cheese.


• Cover with aluminum foil and bake on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes. Garnish with low-fat sour cream or green onions if desired. (Additional points) Makes 8 enchiladas.

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