Chris and I made plans to go to Dirty P's (Don Pablo's) for ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-ENCHILADAS Tuesday. However, we later found out that WED was enchilada night and TUES was ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-FAJITAS. We love fajitas, but were craving enchiladas by that point, so I decided to make them homemade. I've made enchiladas before, and although the recipes that call for creamed chicken taste good, it freaks me out that it's basically like a can of salt and fat. So I searched for a healthier but still yummy recipe. This one has a homemade sauce recipe, and it was so easy! It's also cheap, since I had almost all of the ingredients on hand.
SAUCE:
4 medium tomatoes, cut into pieces
6 garlic cloves, peeled (I just used the pre diced garlic)
1 medium onion, sliced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
'CHILADAS:
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (12 oz.)
4 small whole wheat tortillas (I used regular since I had them on hand)
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced green chilis
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with oil spray. (Make sure it has edges since the veggies will created yummy juices). Place tomatoes, onion and garlic on sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until onion and garlic are golden. Remove vegetables, cool, and transfer to a blender. Add chili pepper, cumin, salt and pepper, and puree until smooth. Set a aside.
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Prepare enchiladas: Combine paprika, cumin, and chili powder, in small bowl. Mix in oil and just enough water to form a paste. Rube paste on chicke. Set chicken aside for 15-30 minutes. Grill or broil chicken 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until juice runs clear when pricked with a fork. Cool. Cut into thin strips.
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Lay tortillas on a work surface. Cover each with 1/4 of the chicken, 2 tablespoons cheese, and 2 tablespoons green chile. Roll up and place in a 9 by 13 inch baking pan, seam-side down. Cover with sauce. Bake at 350 degrees 17-22 minutes or until sauce bubbles.
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Enjoy :].
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