Creamy chicken enchiladas

These lightened-up enchiladas will satisfy your craving for this Mexican classic. 

Nutrition (per enchilada)

Protein: 20g; fat: 7g; carbs: 8g

Recipe and photo courtesy of Lori Shaw, author of the Renaissance Feast e-cookbook.

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Ingredients 

Cooking spray

16 oz jar salsa verde, divided

½ cup full fat Greek yogurt

2 cups 2% shredded Mexican blend cheese

2 Tbsp cilantro paste

1 lb chicken, cooked and shredded

8 large whole grain tortillas

¼ cup chopped green onions

Fresh chopped cilantro

How to make it 

Preheat oven to 375° Farenheit.  

Spray a 13x9x2" pan with cooking spray, then spread 1 cup of salsa verde around the prepared pan.

Combine yogurt, 1 cup cheese and 2 Tbsp cilantro paste in a small bowl.  Fold in chicken.

 

Warm tortillas per package directions, and spread ⅛ of the filling mix down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared pan. Repeat until you've got all 8 in the pan.
 

Pour remaining salsa verde over the top of the enchiladas, and spread with spoon or spatula to cover. Bake 15 minutes. 
 

Top with remaining cheese, bake an additional 5-10 minutes, and sprinkle chopped green onions and cilantro over the top. Serve.

Lightened-up recipes

Cook Time: 

25

Prep Time: 

10

Article source here:Men’s Fitness