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Chicken Ricotta Enchiladas (recipes)




Cook Time: 20 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Chipotle salsa is made from smoked jalapeño peppers and has a delightful, earthy flavor. If you can' t find it in your supermarket, substitute your favorite salsa.





Ingredients:



1/8teaspoon black pepper

1/8teaspoon garlic powder

Nonstick cooking spray

1pound chicken tenders

1cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese

2tablespoons finely chopped green onion

8(6-inch) corn tortillas

1/4cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1large tomato, chopped

1/2cup chipotle salsa or other salsa

1/2cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine pepper and garlic powder in small bowl; sprinkle evenly over chicken. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook without stirring 4 minutes or until golden. Turn chicken; cook 4 minutes more or until no longer pink in center.2.Combine ricotta and green onion in small bowl; mix well. Spray 13X9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.3.Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Heat tortillas one at a time just until soft, about 15 seconds per side. 4.Spread ricotta mixture across middle of warm tortillas; place chicken on top. Roll up tortillas; place seam-side down in baking dish. Drizzle chicken broth evenly over top.5.Combine tomato and salsa. Spoon over enchiladas; top with cheese. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes or until enchiladas are heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley or cilantro, if desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 2 enchiladas







Sodium

763 mg







Protein

39 g







Fiber

1 g







Carbohydrate

32 g







Cholesterol

77 mg







Saturated Fat

3 g







Total Fat

8 g







Calories from Fat

21 %







Calories

367









Dietary Exchange:







Vegetable

1







Starch

2







Meat

4