A total FIESTA of FLavors without all the calories!!
With this recipe, I can have my enchilada and eat it too!
Why or why are most of my favorite foods heavy on the calorie side? It is just the way life goes sometimes, but this recipe is rich and flavorful. I am definitely going to add this to my Mexican Dinner night!
Even if calories aren’t a concern for you..well first of all congratulations.. but it is great to have a few recipes that you can serve up to guests or take to a potluck. Not only does this highlight chicken instead of beef, being able to replace the flour tortillas with corn tortillas also is a big bonus.
In fact, I am wondering why I didn’t think of this sooner!
I know I am always talking about cooking ahead, but it just makes my week go so much smoother. When we had all six kids at home I used to dread the dinner hour because I was always running someone to or from someplace or helping with homework. Being able to just put something in the oven was a life saver. Having food prepped ahead sometimes made the difference between having a hot meal, or pouring a bowl of cold cereal. Yes, that did occasionally happen.
Being able to just put something in the oven was a life saver. Having food prepped ahead sometimes made the difference between having a hot meal, or pouring a bowl of cold cereal. Yes, that did occasionally happen.
So plan ahead to make this yummy south-of-the-border dish and pick up a big tray of chicken! Cook it all up and put an extra pan of this in your freezer with cooking instructions on top.
Wehn you know you are going to have a full day, just pull this out the night before and defrost in the fridge.
Here is what Jamie of Life is Sweeter By Design has to say about her lower calorie dinner.
Do you love the flavors of Mexican food? I definitely do and I didn’t want to give it up even though I am trying to lose weight. Sometimes it takes a little creativity and effort, but it is possible to make recipes healthier and more points friendly! I made this Weight Watchers Chicken Enchilada Bake and didn’t even miss those extra calories.
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Quick Tip: If you are fixing dinner for just a few people instead of a crowd go ahead and make this dish in 3 loaf pans!
Think about it. You can put two int he freezer for later. Talk about a win-win!
Photo and recipe courtesy of Jamie from Life is Sweeter