Sour Cream-Less Sour Cream Enchiladas

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 11
Sour Cream-Less Sour Cream Enchiladas - A low-fat and healthy take on traditional enchiladas
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can 98 % fat free chicken
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
12 flour tortillas
salt and pepper
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 can green chili peppers
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese
1 cup 1 % low-fat milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
350
Sugar
6g
Fat
9g
This recipe is perfect for those who want to enjoy the flavors of traditional enchiladas for dinner without the added fat and calories of sour cream. By using nonfat yogurt instead of sour cream, this dish has a significantly lower fat content while still retaining the classic flavors of traditional enchiladas. The dish is easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and chili powder in a small amount of cooking spray for 2-3 minutes.
3.Add canned chicken, salt, and pepper and heat until chicken is thoroughly heated.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, yogurt, and green chili peppers.
5.Using a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread approximately 1/2 cup of sauce on the bottom.
6.Spoon a heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture into each flour tortilla and roll them up.
7.Place tortillas seam side down in baking dish.
8.Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with Monterey jack cheese.
9.Pour milk over enchiladas.
10.Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

PROS

This dish is a healthy and low-fat take on traditional enchiladas.

The use of nonfat yogurt instead of sour cream cuts the fat content significantly.

CONS

The lack of sour cream may compromise the classic flavor of traditional enchiladas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The use of nonfat yogurt as a substitute for sour cream reduces the fat content, making this dish a healthier option.
Chicken is a good source of protein and is low in fat, while chili peppers are packed with vitamins and antioxidants. This meal can help support a healthy and balanced diet.

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