Taste of Home
Makeover Chicken Enchiladas
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 50 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Mexican food is often loaded with fat and calories. We were able to take this recipe and make it over to be a healthier version you will be proud to serve to your family.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 cup water
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5 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
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1 cup finely chopped onion
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4 teaspoons canola oil
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2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
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4 teaspoons chili powder
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1-1/4 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon each ground cumin and dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
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1 cup fat-free milk
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2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
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12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
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1 cup thinly sliced green onion, divided
Directions
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1.
In a saucepan, bring the chicken, water and 2 teaspoons garlic to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken; reserve liquid. Cut chicken into thin strips. Set aside.
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2.
In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add remaining garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add chiles and seasoning; saute 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in 1 cup chicken broth, milk and reserved liquid. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Combine 1 cup of cheese sauce and chicken; set aside.
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3.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining chicken broth. Dip tortillas, 1 at a time, in hot broth just until limp, about 4 seconds on each side. Spoon about 1/4 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon green onion. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining sauce evenly over tortillas. Cover and bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining green onions.
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