Effortless Reduced-Fat Chicken Enchiladas
Enjoy these effortless chicken enchiladas featuring a reduced-fat twist, perfect for a family dinner or a gathering. This dish combines creamy chicken, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and a flavorful sauce of cream of chicken soup and sour cream. It's mildly spiced with green chilies but can be customized for heat lovers with jalapeños. Ideal for meal prep, this recipe can be made ahead and frozen, ready to be baked fresh from the oven. Delight in a classic Mexican-inspired meal that’s healthy, satisfying, and adaptable to your taste.
8
Servings
300
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Flour tortillas
8 large (12 inch) or 12 small (n/a)
Cooked chicken breast halves
3 (shredded)
Onion
1 cup (chopped)
Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups (shredded)
Reduced-fat cream of chicken soup
1 can (10 3/4 ounce) (n/a)
Fat free sour cream
1 cup (n/a)
Chopped green chilies
1 can (4 ounce) (n/a)
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped onion, and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
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3. Divide the mixture evenly among the tortillas, placing it down the center of each. Roll each tortilla tightly and place them seam-side down in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
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4. Prepare the sauce by mixing the reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, fat-free sour cream, and chopped green chilies in a bowl. For a spicier kick, add 1/4 cup of finely chopped jalapeños.
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5. Stir the sauce until smooth and reach a thick gravy-like consistency. If needed, thin the sauce by adding approximately 1/2 cup of water to your desired consistency.
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6. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish.
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7. Bake the enchiladas in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
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8. Carefully remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
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9. Return the dish to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden.
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10. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful enchiladas!
Nutrition Information
32.5g
Carbs
22.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is called Effortless Reduced-Fat Chicken Enchiladas.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
What ingredients go into the chicken mixture filling?
The filling consists of shredded chicken, chopped onion, and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
How many tortillas are needed?
You will need 8 large (12 inch) or 12 small flour tortillas.
What size baking dish is recommended for the enchiladas?
A greased 9x13-inch baking dish is recommended.
How should the tortillas be placed in the baking dish?
Roll each tortilla tightly and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
What ingredients are used for the enchilada sauce?
The sauce is prepared by mixing reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, fat-free sour cream, and chopped green chilies.
How can I make the enchilada sauce spicier?
For a spicier kick, you can add 1/4 cup of finely chopped jalapeños to the sauce.
How do I thin the sauce if it is too thick?
If needed, thin the sauce by adding approximately 1/2 cup of water to reach your desired consistency.
How long do the enchiladas bake initially?
Bake the enchiladas in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
What is the final step after the initial 20-minute bake?
Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the top and return to the oven until the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximately 300 calories.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving provides 22.5g of protein.
How many grams of carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 32.5g of carbohydrates per serving.
Is this recipe considered reduced-fat?
Yes, it uses reduced-fat cream of chicken soup and fat-free sour cream to lower the fat content.
What type of cheese is used in this recipe?
Monterey Jack cheese is used both inside the filling and as a topping.
How much Monterey Jack cheese is needed in total?
The recipe calls for a total of 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Can I prepare this recipe in advance?
Yes, this recipe is ideal for meal prep and can be made ahead and frozen.
What is the preparation for the chicken breasts?
The chicken breast halves should be cooked and shredded before being added to the mixture.
What size can of cream of chicken soup is required?
The recipe uses one 10 3/4 ounce can of reduced-fat cream of chicken soup.
What size can of green chilies is used?
The recipe uses one 4 ounce can of chopped green chilies.
What type of tortillas are used in this dish?
This recipe uses flour tortillas.
How much onion is required?
The recipe requires 1 cup of chopped onion.
Is this dish suitable for family gatherings?
Yes, it is described as perfect for a family dinner or a gathering.
What consistency should the sauce be?
The sauce should be stirred until smooth and reach a thick gravy-like consistency.
How should the enchiladas be served?
The enchiladas should be served hot.
How many large tortillas are needed if not using small ones?
You should use 8 large 12-inch tortillas.
How many small tortillas are needed if not using large ones?
You should use 12 small tortillas.
Is this recipe inspired by Mexican cuisine?
Yes, it is described as a classic Mexican-inspired meal that is healthy and satisfying.