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Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Yogurt Sauce
Makes 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast
  • 12 ounces chunky salsa
  • 1 cup Mexican-blend cheese, shredded
  • 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas

For the yogurt sauce:

  • 2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions:
Heat cream cheese in large skillet over medium heat until soft. Stir in chicken and 1/2 cup of the salsa; mix well. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese; stir until melted. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla; roll up. Place seam side down in 12x8-inch baking dish. Top with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with yogurt sauce.*

*Combine yogurt, cilantro and cumin. Chill until needed.

Yield: 1 enchilada per serving

Nutrition facts per serving:
 
Calories 290
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 60 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Calcium 25% Daily Value
Protein 21 g (7 g dairy protein)
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g

 

 
 
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