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Cheesy Creamy Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Adrianamdelacruz
Adrianamdelacruz Posts: 67
edited September 2024 in Recipes
I came up with this recipe today with the items I had on hand for enchiladas because I was craving them lol, and they tasted fantastic! So I wanted to share this recipe, hope you enjoy!

Serves 2 (2 enchiladas each):

4 corn tortillas
1 can of chicken breast in water (about 7oz drained)
tomato salsa, 3 tbs.
dry taco seasoning, 2 tsp.
fat free cream cheese, 2 oz.
1 laughing cow cheese wedge, light queso fresco & chipotle
canned black beans, 1/4 cup drained
shredded fat free cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup
enchilada sauce, 1/4 cup
green onions/black olives(optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, spray a small casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

Combine chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, cream cheese, LC cheese wedge, black beans in a saucepan, cook on medium heat until heated and cheeses have melted. Mix well.

Meanwhile, steam the tortillas in the microwave between two moist paper towels for 1 minute.
Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture and place in casserole dish, cover with the enchilada sauce and sprinkle cheddar cheese, onions/black olives(optional).

Cover with alluminum foil, Cook in the oven for 20 min., remove the foil and cook for an additional 10 mins, Remove from the oven, let sit for a few minutes, serve and enjoy!

Per Serving: 331g cals, 35g carbs, 5g fat, 36g protein, 5g fiber

I wanted to eat the whole entire thing but I had to save a serving for my boyfriend lol

Replies

  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    sounds tasty! Thank you for sharing!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    YUMMY! bump!!!

    I love Mexican food, but it is SO hard to fit into my calories, so Thanks!
  • SarahSway
    SarahSway Posts: 85 Member
    You had me at Cheesy!! Yum!!
  • Marcieb21
    Marcieb21 Posts: 127 Member
    That sounds really good, I think i'm going to try it!
  • kje2011
    kje2011 Posts: 502 Member
    thanks for sharing the recipe! Looks great
  • You had me at Cheesy!! Yum!!

    I am addicted to cheese, if I could eat it everyday all day and still lose weight, I would! lol
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