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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Chicken Enchiladas (lower Carb-less Fat)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
  • 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro stem
  • 1/4 cup parsley sprig
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups chicken breasts, precooked and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 low-carb flour tortillas, 6 inch size
  • 1 medium lime, cut into wedges

Recipe

  • 1 heat oven to 350°.
  • 2 spray 11"x 7" glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 3 in blender or food processor, place enchilada sauce, cilantro, parsley, lime juice and garlic. cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
  • 4 in microwavable bowl place cream cheese and microwave for about 30 seconds or until it reaches spreadable consistency but not hot. mix chicken, green chiles, and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese into the softened cream cheese.
  • 5 divide chicken mixture among tortillas. roll tortillas around chicken mixture; place seam side down in baking dish. pour sauce mixture over enchiladas.
  • 6 cover; bake 20 minutes. sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • 7 optional: brown under broiler a couple of minutes if desired.
  • 8 serve with lime wedges. garnish with additional cilantro sprigs if desired.

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