Low Fat Chicken Enchiladas are so easy to make and taste amazing! Only 4 WW points per serving.
Course: Main
Servings: 6
Author: Melissa Jennings
Ingredients
12largeCorn Tortillas
1PoundBoneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1smallOnion Sliced Thin
1smallGreen or Red Bell Pepper Sliced Thin
½CupFat Free Cheddar Cheese
1TablespoonCumin
1TeaspoonSmoked Paprika
1TeaspoonOnion Powder
1TeaspoonGarlic Powder
½TeaspoonBlack Pepper
½TeaspoonSalt
1can12 oz, Enchilada Sauce
1TeaspoonOlive Oil
1Bunch Cilantro Rinsed and Chopped
Instructions
In small bowl mix together cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
Rinse and pat dry chicken breast. Using half of seasoning mix, lightly sprinkle the chicken until both sides are seasoned lightly.
Grill chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from grille and set aside.
Alternately you may place seasoned chicken breasts on lightly sprayed cookie sheet and broil for 10-15 minutes in oven or until cooked through and browned well.
Allow chicken to cool then slice into ½” strips.
In medium skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil and ¼ cup water adding bell pepper and onion and cooking until tender (5-7 minutes).
Add in sliced chicken and remainder of seasoning blend. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Heat the enchilada sauce in small saucepan or in microwave on high for 1-2 minutes in microwave safe bowl and set aside.
On microwave safe plate, place corn tortillas in layers sprinkling lightly with water between each layer (1 teaspoon water between each layer.
Cover with paper towels and place in microwave for 45 seconds. Remove from microwave.
Fill each tortilla with 2 Tablespoons of chicken & veggie mixture. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fat free cheese per enchilada. Top with 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce per enchilada. Top with cilantro. May also use black olives, lettuce tomato and sour cream as garnish but make sure to account for calories and points for those add in’s as well.
Makes 6 servings. Each serving of 2 enchiladas is approximately 4 Weight Watchers Points.