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Mexican Corn Chowder

Mexican Corn Chowder

Servings: 10; Old Points: 3 pts per serving;

Ingredients:

2 (15oz) cans yellow corn, drained
1 (15oz) can yellow corn (do not drain this can)
36 oz fat-free chicken broth
1 cup bell peppers chopped (to make it festive use different colored peppers)
1 can Campbell’s 98% Fat Free Cream of Celery Soup
1 Tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1 cup onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 15oz can of black beans, drained
2 Tbsp cilantro, minced
2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed (about 2 half breasts)
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook the chicken however you wish. If you prefer, you can cook it in with the chowder then simply pull it out before serving the soup and dice it. Then just throw it back into the pot.

Blend one can of corn (don’t drain that one can). Drain the other two cans of corn and the black bean.

Add them into your stock pot with all the other ingredients.

Let it all cook together for at least 45 minutes. I prefer to cook it on low for several hours.

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Skinny Chicken Enchiladas

If you’re an enchilada lover like me, you will love these!! Enchiladas are always my dish of choice when I go out for Mexican and this recipe is as good as any recipe you’ll find in a restaurant (if not better) without all the fat!

I like to serve these with yellow rice, re-fried beans and a little fat free sour cream topped with chopped scallions and cilantro. Leftovers are great the next day too!

I always have shredded chicken breast on hand, I usually make a whole package of chicken breast in my crock pot to use for recipes throughout the week. Leftover chicken would also work. Look for whole wheat, low carb such as La Tortilla Factory, or Mission Low Carb Whole Wheat Tortillas.

Low-fat Chicken Enchiladas
Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 enchilada • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 159.5 • Fat: 5.9 g • Protein: 16.2 g • Carb: 17.8 g • Fiber: 8.3 g

Ingredients:

For the sauce:

2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 tbsp chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 cup fat free chicken broth
kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

For the chicken:

1 tsp vegetable oil
8.5 oz (2 breast halves) cooked shredded chicken breast
1 cup diced onion
2 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup cilantro
kosher salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce

8 (7-inch) reduced carb whole wheat flour tortillas (la tortilla factory)
1 cup shredded low fat Mexican cheese
non-stick cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped scallions or cilantro for topping

Directions:

Sauce:

In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic. Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Chicken:

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic on low until soft, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Spray a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick spray. Put 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll it.

Place on baking dish seam side down, top with sauce…

Then top with cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes. Top with low fat sour cream or scallions if you wish. (Extra points) Makes 8 enchiladas.