Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 3 cup canned Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tbsp chopped Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce (or more to taste)
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Canola or Olive Oil
  • 1 cup chopped Onion
  • 2 large Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup canned Tomato Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 9 oz cooked, shredded Chicken Breast
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried Oregano
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher Salt Cooking Spray or Oil Mister
  • 8 (7-or 8-inch) Low-carb, Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cup Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Reduced-fat Mexican Cheese Blend
  • 2 tbsp chopped Scallions, for garnish

Method

  • For the Sauce: Heat a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, chipotle chile, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the flavors blend, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, or let cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or keep frozen for up to 3 months.
  • For the Enchiladas: Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil over low heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, cooked chicken, 1/4 cup of the cilantro, the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt.
  • Simmer until the flavors blend and the sauce reduces, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Spray a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish with oil.
  • Put 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
  • Top with the enchilada sauce, then sprinkle the top with the cheese.
  • Cover the dish with foil, being careful it does not touch the cheese.
  • Bake until hot and the cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • To serve, put an enchilada on each of 8 serving plates, sprinkle with the scallions and the remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro, and serve with light sour cream on the side, if desired.