MOLINE, Ill. — Need an easier and cheaper way to put together some chicken enchiladas? Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Nina Struss joined News 8's Shelby Kluver to show how a slow cooker and budget-friendly ingredients can make this recipe an easy go-to for mealtime.
Serves: 8
All you need:
- 1 (1-lbs.) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15.5-oz) jar That’s Smart! Mild salsa
- 1 (8-oz.) pkg. That’s Smart! Cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tbsp. That’s Smart! Chili powder
- 1 (15-oz) can Hy-Vee no salt-added black beans
- 1 cup That’s Smart! Shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 Hy-Vee fajita-size flour tortillas
- 1 (10-oz) can Hy-Vee red enchilada sauce
- Desired toppings, such as Hy-Vee sour cream, That’s Smart! Shredded cheddar cheese, and/or fresh cilantro
All you do:
- Spray a 4-to-6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add chicken, salsa, and cream cheese to slow cooker; sprinkle with chili powder. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Place chicken back in the slow cooker for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Add 1/3 cup shredded chicken filling to each tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese. Wrap tightly and place seam-side-down in prepared dish. Cover with red enchilada sauce and wrap tightly with foil. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through (165 degrees).
Expert Tip:
Make these enchiladas ahead of time and freeze until you're ready to serve! Make enchiladas and place in prepared 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover with enchilada sauce and wrap tightly with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through (165 degrees).
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