Weight Watchers Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by CookingONTheSide

"These are very good and you don't miss the fat. They are 6 points per serving. Feel free to use leftover cooked chicken or two (6-ounce) packages of cooked chicken breast strips in this recipe."

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Ready In:
42mins

Ingredients:
11
Serves:

6

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ingredients

  • cooking spray, 1 spray
  • 8 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, reduced-fat processed cheese product
  • 12 cup nonfat sour cream
  • 14 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 14 cup scallion, green part only, minced
  • 14 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped
  • 6 medium whole wheat tortillas, 7-inches each
  • 14 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, sharp variety
  • 6 medium olives, black, pitted, sliced
  • 14 cup salsa

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Coat a 9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cheese product and sour cream; cover and microwave on high power until cheese melts, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove half of melted cheese to a small bowl and stir in evaporated milk; set aside.
  • Add scallions, red pepper flakes and chicken to remaining cheese mixture; stir to coat.
  • Spoon about 2/3 cup of chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; fold in sides of tortilla to cover filling and place tortillas in a single layer in prepared dish; spoon remaining cheese sauce over top and then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and olives.
  • Bake until cheese topping is bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve with salsa.
  • Yields 1 enchilada per serving.

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Reviews

  1. I won't give this any stars, because I didn't make it as written. I made the filling for the enchiladas as noted, but added some Tastefully Simple Fiesta seasoning to give it a little more flavor. I did not make the cheese sauce for the top, and instead used a chipotle enchilada sauce. I used La Tortilla Factory tortillas in the green onion flavor, which are 0 points a tortilla, and ended up getting 10 enchiladas. They turned out great, and I could have two without feeling too guilty. Thanks for sharing!

    Boxergurl

  2. These were good for being weight watchers. I cooked my chicken breast in the skillet then cubed them into bite size pieces. What I didn't care for is the green onion that went into the mixture raw. I'd prefer to cook some regular onion next time to add to the mixture. Also the reduced fat velveeta is a much better way to add cheese to recipes than just adding regular reduced fat shredded cheese which can end up not very melty and a bit dry. I also ran into the issue of not having enough filling. I think I got 7 enchiladas out of it, using 2/3 cup like they said. So if you want the full amount specified by the recipe you will have to add more filling, the points can easily be added on by weighing your chicken breast before chopping it and adding it to the mixture. Points run 3 PP for every 3oz of chicken. Otherwise these were good, even my man ate them, and liked them. I made Spanish rice with them by taking wild grain rice and hunts fire roasted tomato and adding chili powder and cumin all to the pot and let the rice cook that way. It was 3 PP for 1/2 cup of rice and it went really well together

    emilylawless_112421

  3. This was GREAT!!! I shredded the chicken and I didn't have any red pepper flakes or scallions, so I added some taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the chicken. When I mixed the chicken and cheese together I also added a couple TBSP of white and black bean salsa. I will definitely be making this again! We LOVED it!

  4. Simple to make and taste great!

    Duncans08

  5. I have made these several times and everyone in my family just loves them! It's hard to find Weight Watchers dinners that everyone enjoys!

    jmills326

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FAQs

What is the secret to good enchiladas? ›

The most important tip for avoiding soggy enchiladas is to briefly fry your tortillas in hot oil before you fill and roll. This creates a little bit of a barrier so that the tortillas don't soak up too much of the sauce and therefore start to break down.

How many calories are in 2 chicken and cheese enchiladas? ›

There are 469 calories in 2 Enchilada with Chicken and Cheese in Tomato- Based Sauce.

How do you make cheese enchiladas not soggy? ›

Tips for keeping your flour tortillas from getting soggy in enchiladas
  1. Preheat your pan. Try preheating your enchilada pan in the oven before you start cooking. ...
  2. Pre-fry your tortillas. ...
  3. Put the sauce on top, not on the bottom. ...
  4. Bake the enchiladas before adding sauce. ...
  5. Put your enchiladas under the broiler.
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How many calories are in 3 chicken and cheese enchiladas? ›

There are 703 calories in 3 Enchilada with Chicken and Cheese in Tomato- Based Sauce. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

Should you cover enchiladas when you bake them? ›

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the enchiladas are cooked through and the tortillas are slightly crispy on the outside. Transfer the baking dish to a wire baking rack. Serve. Serve the enchiladas immediately while they're nice and hot and melty, garnished with lots of fresh toppings.

How many calories in a cheese enchilada with Cheese sauce? ›

There are 666 calories in a 1 serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas (244.000g) serving size of Restaurant, Mexican, cheese enchilada. The calorie breakdown is 61% fat, 23% carbs, and 16% protein.

How many calories in a homemade Chicken enchilada? ›

Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

According to the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension, a typical serving of one 283-gram homemade enchilada might contain 510 calories with as much as 220 calories -- around 43 percent of the enchilada's total caloric content -- supplied by fat.

How many calories are in refried beans? ›

A 1-cup serving of refried beans has 231 calories, so you could include this food in a low-calorie diet as a main meal. This food is also an excellent source of dietary fiber. This carbohydrate can aid weight loss and stimulate the production of appetite-suppressing hormones.

Are enchiladas better with corn or flour tortillas? ›

While some recipes use flour tortillas, corn tortillas are traditional — and for good reason — are the better option for enchiladas.

What brand of tortillas are best for enchiladas? ›

Don't settle for the same old, same old tortillas. CHI-CHI'S® Enchilada Style Tortillas Flour & Corn are the ideal way to wrap up your next batch of enchiladas.

How to keep enchiladas from getting hard on the bottom? ›

Some recipes suggest spreading a little sauce (½ cup for a 3-quart baking dish) on the bottom of the pan before adding enchiladas. This keeps the tortillas from sticking to the pan or getting tough on the bottom.

How many calories are in 2 cheese enchiladas? ›

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Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 2 enchiladas (133g)
How many calories are in Enchiladas 2 Cheese? Amount of calories in Enchiladas 2 Cheese: Calories 350Calories from Fat 225 (64.3%)
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in Enchiladas 2 Cheese? Amount of fat in Enchiladas 2 Cheese: Total Fat 25g-
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How many calories in a plate of chicken enchiladas? ›

Results for "Chicken Enchilada Plate"

Other sizes: 1 serving - 354kcal, 100 g - 147kcal, more...

How many calories are in 5 chicken enchiladas? ›

There are 1071 calories in 5 Enchilada with Chicken, Beans and Cheese in Tomato- Based Sauce.

How do you keep enchiladas from getting hard on the bottom? ›

Some recipes suggest spreading a little sauce (½ cup for a 3-quart baking dish) on the bottom of the pan before adding enchiladas. This keeps the tortillas from sticking to the pan or getting tough on the bottom.

Should enchiladas be with or without foil? ›

Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted. Note: For softer enchilada, bake covered for 10 minutes, then remove the foil for the final 10-15 minutes of baking.

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