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Creamy chicken enchiladas are one of my favorite Mexican dishes. There’s just something magical about a tortilla being filled with a delicious chicken and cheese mixture and and then topped with a creamy white sauce. What I don’t like however are the calories!
Determined to find a healthier way to enjoy one of my favorite dishes, I turned to lighter ingredients, Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened Original, and vegetables to transform my recipe.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped
4 oz mushrooms, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened Original
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 tsp cumin
1 4 oz can chopped green chilis
1 1/2 cup low-fat Mexican blend cheese
8 low-fat or whole wheat tortillas
To start, I chopped 1 jalapeno (removing the seeds), 4 oz of mushrooms, and 1 onion.
Next I sauteed my onion in 3 tbsp of butter. Why so much butter? Well this is actually the start of your sauce and the butter will help to create your roux.
After cooking the onions for 5 minutes on medium heat, add your diced mushrooms and jalapenos and cook for 3 more minutes.
Next add the 2 tbsp of flour to the sauteed vegetables and stir for 1 minute as the mixture thickens.
To complete your sauce you will need to add 1 cup of Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened Original and 1 cup of chicken or vegetable stock.
Stir the mixture well as the sauce comes together and thickens.
You will want to do this over medium heat. To finish the sauce, add 1/2 cup of light sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Next, reserve 1 cup of the sauce mixture which will be used to top your enchiladas.
To the sauce, add the diced chicken, 1 cup of cheese, diced chilies, cumin, salt, and pepper.
To make your enchiladas, fill 1 tortilla with 1/3 cup of sauce.
Roll up tortilla and place in a greased 13 x 9 baking pan.
After filling and rolling 8 tortillas, top the dish with the reserved sauce.
Top the dish with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese, distributing evenly.
Bake enchiladas at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
I topped my creamy chicken enchiladas with light sour cream, pickled jalapenos, and salsa.
Nutritional Information for 2 enchiladas
I would lower the calories even further by using whole wheat or low-carb tortillas and less butter to make the roux.
Calories – 493
Fat – 23
Saturated Fat – 12
Cholesterol – 73
Carbohydrates – 50
Protein – 34
Sodium – 1148
Fiber – 16
WW Points Plus – 13PP
What’s your favorite Mexican dish?
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Yum! I’ve been looking for a healthier version of enchiladas! Do you have the nutrition content for these?
Becky @ Olives n Wine recently posted..Homemade {Salt-Free} Taco Seasoning
Just updated the post to include nutritional info. Do note that using different tortillas will lower the calories and points.
Ashley recently posted..Wanna Bet?
I’m a veggie, but I could certainly adjust this. It sounds wonderful!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don’t Count recently posted..WIAW~My Memory Card Ate My Food
Yum. Those enchiladas look great!
I love most Mexican dishes really. Nachos and cheese/salsa. Taquitos are probably my favorite though. Dipped in sour cream… Oh my gosh, all kinds of delicious!
Yum! This looks fantastic! I’m a sucker for mexican food- the spicier the better!
Love the creaminess to this dish. It just looks divine!!
Jessie recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday
yum, i want to make this next week!
Sara @ fitcupcaker recently posted..Cinnamon Almond Butter Protein Balls {Giveaway WInner}
I haven’t had an enchilada in forever, mostly because of the nutritional profile. I’ll have to give these a try sometime soon.
Carly @ Snack Therapy recently posted..Too Tired on a Tuesday
Yum! These look amazeballs! I always lighten up my dishes with unsweetened almond milk too. I love the stuff!
Amber @ Slim Pickin’s Kitchen recently posted..WAIW #3: The Military Diet Day 2
YUM! i love me some enchiladas!!!
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! recently posted..Get Your Stanky Legg Ready…..& Mark Wahlberg
Stopping by from WIAW! Looks delicious!
Hope you have a great day!
Showed this recipe to the BF and already asked me to make these! Look ah-mazing!
I hope y’all love it! Neal loves this dish!
I love your step by step pictures!!!! You should make a recipe book
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Thanks GiGi!!
So the big question- did this lower calorie version taste great and satisfy your Mexican craving?? It looks fantastic but I can’t lie, I’m skeptical about the almond milk…
Oh this dish was awesome! I would have made it spicier, but that’s me. I highly recommend almond milk. It’s all I buy now. Unsweetened Vanilla
This looks yummy! And is that a whisk in the picture with the flour and veggies?
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These look really good! Thank you for sharing.
Jodi recently posted..A New Look
I’ve actually never had creamy chicken enchilada’s but judging by the looks of these, I think I would devour them!! Great idea to use almond milk instead of cream!
theresa @ aspoonfulofsunshine recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday: Old Favorites
I have never tried making enchiladas before but I no longer have excuses not to! thanks for the step by step method, going to make in the near future
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mmm wow these look so good – what a tasty looking recipe
OOOOOO yummm! These look extra delicious!!
My Mexican meal of choice is chicken fajitas; extra vegetables.
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I always say I want to make these, they look great. Two of my favorites that are too easy
1-crockpot southwest chicken- place 2-3 chicken breast, 1 can of black beans(drained), & 1 can of
salsa in crockpot,on low for 6-8 hrs. 1hr before its done add frozen corn. Once done, shred chicken & serve over rice, in tortilla, or over salad
2. Taco salad- cook ground turkey or beef in taco seasoning. Serve with lettuce, tomato, onion, corn, peppers, cheese (any veggies you like). Serve refried black beans on side. I use salsa & Greek yogurt as condiments.