Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
- Reviews 9
Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
Serves: 4
Yields: 4 big enchiladas
Ingredients
Sauce
- 4 medium tomatoes, cut into pieces
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
Enchiladas
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (12 oz.)
- 4 small whole wheat tortillas
- 1⁄2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
- 1⁄2 cup diced green chilis
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with oil spray. Place tomatoes, onion and garlic on sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until onion and garlic are golden. Remove vegetables, cool, and transfer to a blender. Add chili pepper, cumin, salt and pepper, and puree until smooth. Set a aside.
- Prepare enchiladas: Combine paprika, cumin, and chili powder, in small bowl. Mix in oil and just enough water to form a paste. Rube paste on chicke. Set chicken aside for 15-30 minutes. Grill or broil chicken 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until juice runs clear when pricked with a fork. Cool. Cut into thin strips.
- Lay tortillas on a work surface. Cover each with 1/4 of the chicken, 2 tablespoons cheese, and 2 tablespoons green chile. Roll up and place in a 9 by 13 inch baking pan, seam-side down. Cover with sauce. Bake at 350 degrees 17-22 minutes or until sauce bubbles.
- Enjoy :].
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