Ingredients
For the enchilada sauce:
- 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
For the chicken:
- 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
For the enchilada:
- 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
Instructions
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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.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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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.
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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.
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Place on baking dish seam side down, top with sauce. Then top with cheese.
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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.
Happy Well-Fed Friday y’all!!
Who doesn’t love some enchiladas???
Enchiladas are definitely one of Chad‘s favorites so we’re sharing this amazing skinnytaste recipe in honor of men’s health!
Who makes the best enchiladas you’ve ever eaten?
I’ll start….it’s not me! As much as he loves my enchiladas. He still raves about this girls enchiladas before meeting me! Lol! But he gave up her enchiladas for the whole enchilada with me! 😂😂😂😂😂 if you read this…🤫
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