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Chicken Enchiladas

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 red chili pepper diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or use homemade
  • 2 whole poached chicken breasts shredded
  • 8 small low carb tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together the first 11 ingredients (chili powder through chicken broth). Now mix in shredded chicken.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish, spread a small amount of the bowl mixture in the bottom. Lay tortillas to cover bottom.
  • Then spoon in more bowl mixture to cover the tortillas. Sprinkle cheese on top and continue to layer, ending with the mix topped with cheese, until bowl mixture is gone.
  • Cover with lid or foil and bake for 40 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  • Cut and serve immediately.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Mexi-Cauli-Rice (Process cauliflower in a blender or food processor until it resembles grains of rice; steam “rice” till tender; drain; salt and pepper to taste, toss with chili powder, chopped cilantro and chopped green onions to taste, and fluff with a fork).
NUTRITION: 480 Calories; 23g Fat (42.6% calories from fat); 42g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 119mg Cholesterol; 675mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 3 1/2 Fat.
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