What’s for dinner tonight?? Well I made this last night, but it makes for a perfect weeknight meal for you and your family. This recipe is a Simple, Easy, and Uniquely Delicious…..Tasty Chicken and Veggie Enchiladas is a perfect comfort meal with along with Awesome Heart Healthy benefits.  The Veggies, when stewed, are a perfect blend to the chicken, enchilada sauce, and tortillas….Enjoy!!!

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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas Yum

Course

Lunch, Main Dish

Keyword

Easy Chicken Enchiladas, Healthy Chicken Enchiladas, Healthy Mexican, Heart Healthy, Heart Healthy Recipes

Servings

Ingredients

Cooking the Enchilada Chicken Stew

• 2 Packages Frontera Red Chile Enchilada Sauce
• 1.5 Lbs. Organic Chicken Breast Sliced thin.
• 1 Large Chopped Shallot Onion is high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease.
• 4 Cloves Sliced or pressed Garlic Garlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection, and lowering LDL levels along with triglycerides and lowering blood pressure.
• 1/2 Freshly Chopped Jalapeno Jalapenos have capsaicin, which has a variety of health benefits, but some studies are showing that Capsaicin can lower cholesterol levels.
• 3-4 Sliced or Chopped Tomatillos Tomatillos contain potassium, a mineral that serves as a natural vasodilator. Potassium dilates blood vessels and reduces the pressure on the cardiovascular system. Tomatillos are rich in dietary fiber that helps regulate LDL or bad cholesterol levels.
• 1/2 Chopped Red Pepper Red Bell Peppers are full of lycopene which and also a source of cholesterol-soluble fiber and powerful antioxidants that are great for heart health
• 1/2 Chopped Orange Pepper
• 1/2 Cup Cilantro

Making and Baking the Chicken Enchiladas

• 1 Package Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortillas http://www.missionfoodservice.com
• 1 Package Market Pantry Reduced Fat Mexican-Style Shredded Cheese http://www.target.com
• 1/2 Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
• Low Fat Sour Cream
• 1 Sliced Avocado Avocado, has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and contribute to good heart health.

Course Lunch, Main Dish Keyword Easy Chicken Enchiladas, Healthy Chicken Enchiladas, Healthy Mexican, Heart Healthy, Heart Healthy Recipes Servings Ingredients Cooking the Enchilada Chicken Stew 2 Packages Frontera Red Chile Enchilada Sauce 1.5 Lbs. Organic Chicken Breast Sliced thin. 1 Large Chopped Shallot Onion is high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease. 4 Cloves Sliced or pressed Garlic Garlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection, and lowering LDL levels along with triglycerides and lowering blood pressure. 1/2 Freshly Chopped Jalapeno Jalapenos have capsaicin, which has a variety of health benefits, but some studies are showing that Capsaicin can lower cholesterol levels. 3-4 Sliced or Chopped Tomatillos Tomatillos contain potassium, a mineral that serves as a natural vasodilator. Potassium dilates blood vessels and reduces the pressure on the cardiovascular system. Tomatillos are rich in dietary fiber that helps regulate LDL or bad cholesterol levels. 1/2 Chopped Red Pepper Red Bell Peppers are full of lycopene which and also a source of cholesterol-soluble fiber and powerful antioxidants that are great for heart health 1/2 Chopped Orange Pepper 1/2 Cup Cilantro Making and Baking the Chicken Enchiladas 1 Package Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortillas http://www.missionfoodservice.com 1 Package Market Pantry Reduced Fat Mexican-Style Shredded Cheese http://www.target.com 1/2 Chopped Fresh Jalapeno Low Fat Sour Cream 1 Sliced Avocado Avocado, has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and contribute to good heart health.

Instructions

Enchilada Chicken Stew

1. First, in a pot add your enchilada sauce, sliced chicken breast, chopped shallots, garlic, cilantro, tomatillos, and all chopped peppers together and cook on a medium to low heat, stirring often.
2. Once the chicken is cooked through and the veggies have softened, turn it off and cool for 15-20 minutes and Preheat the oven to 350.

Making and Baking the Chicken Enchiladas

1. First, you will need a greased 9x13 baking pan. Next, use a slotted spoon to get the chicken and veggie blend out of the enchilada sauce. You will then put the chicken and veggies into the tortilla, sprinkle some cheese, add a couple slices of jalapenos, and ROLL.
2. After you have finished rolling all of your enchiladas, use a spoon to lightly drizzle the enchilada sauce over your tortillas, sprinkle more cheese on top, and add some jalapenos.
3. Bake 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted, add sour cream and avocado to your serving and you have a Beautifully Healthy and Delicious Chicken Enchilada Meal....Enjoy!!!

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