Skinny Slow Cooker Enchiladas by European Cutie

January 28, 2015

Here is a perfect healthy version of enchiladas, in the slow cooker! Pop this in in the morning, come home and you have a healthy, filling dinner enjoy! Using my fave sponsored product Cacique Cheese!

For the Chile Gravy Enchilada Sauce:

2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 - 3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
pinch allspice
1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
2 tbsp ancho chili powder
2 cups light sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste

For the Chicken Enchiladas:

1 recipe Easy Crock Pot Tex-Mex Chicken ( see below for recipe)
1 dozen tortillas
1 cup shredded Oaxaca Cheese*Cacique Brand
1 cup shredded Queso Quesadilla Cheese* Cacique Brand
Toppings: cilantro, black olives, Roasted Tomatillo ,Guacamole,light sour cream

Directions ?

Prepare the Easy Crock Pot Tex-Mex Chicken as directed in the recipe. Set aside.

Crockpot Tex Mex Chicken Recipe

Ingredients ?

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup (packed) cilantro leaves, chopped
2 limes
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil

Heat the oil in a medium sized sauté pan. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the cumin, chili powder, coriander, paprika and garlic and sauté two more minutes. Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
280

Sodium
1115mg
46% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
15g
30% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV