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Serves 6 | Serving size : 1 enchilada

Ingredients

1 tbsp . olive oil 1 c . onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves 3 tbsp . all-purpose flour 2 c . low sodium chicken broth or more if needed 1½ c . Hatch chilies , roasted , peeled , seeded and chopped 1 tsp . salt ( can be omitted ) 1 tbsp . ground cumin ( roasted seeds and then ground is best )

1 tsp . Mexican oregano ¼ tsp . black pepper or to taste 1 tbsp . bottled jalapeno juice or to taste 1½ c . poached chicken breasts ( poached in water or low sodium chicken broth ), diced into large chunks

Directions

Sauté onion in oil until translucent . Add garlic and brown slightly , being careful not to burn . Add a little broth if needed . Sprinkle flour over onion and stir until well incorporated and brown . Add broth , chilies , salt , cumin , jalapeno juice , oregano and pepper . Simmer for 20 minutes . Stir in chicken and continue to cook for approximately 3 minutes or until chicken is warm .

To assemble enchiladas : Preheat oven to 350◦F . Cover a cookie sheet with foil . Ladle a small amount of chili sauce into 6 puddles on the cookie sheet . Top with 6 corn tortillas , more sauce ( this time include chicken ) onion , cheese and repeat one more time . End with cheese . Bake approximately 12 minutes or until cheese bubbles and melts . Garnish with sour cream , tomatoes and scallions

Tip : Enchiladas can be assembled and cooked on individual plates that are oven safe .

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Nutritional Analysis

* Nutrient Analysis done with a combination of sour cream and Greek yogurt .

Recipe provided by Kathy Duran-Thal , R . D ., Director of Nutrition Cooper Wellness Program , A Cooper Aerobics Company

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