Spinach & Chicken Enchiladas w/Easy Healthy Enchilada Sauce

Chicken enchiladas are a family favorite.  I adapted my normal recipe to make it healthy.  My family all loved it!  This is a much requested recipe by my kids and hubby.  I hope you enjoy it also!

Ingredients:

Whole Wheat Tortillas

3 lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken

2 cups Fresh Spinach

1 Tbsp. Coconut spread

1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp. Minced Onion

1/2 tsp. Chili Powder

1/4 tsp. Pepper

1/8 tsp. Sea Salt

1 cup Cottage Cheese

1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt

2 cups Mozzarella Cheese

Preparation:

• Pre-heat oven to 350.
• Melt coconut spread over medium heat.  Stir in dry ingredients for 2 min.
• Stir in chicken and spinach & heat through 5 min.  Remove from heat.
• Mix in cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and greek yogurt until combined.
• Spoon mixture onto tortillas & roll.
• Place seam side down in 10x13 pan.
• Pour enchilada sauce over enchiladas.
• Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 20 min. or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Easy Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Olive Oil

2 Tbsp. Whole Wheat Flour

1/4 cup Chili Powder

1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp. Cumin

1/4 tsp. Sea Salt

1 1/2 cup Water

8 oz. Low Sugar Tomato Sauce

Preparation:

• Heat oil & add flour (stirring with a wooden spoon).  Cook 1 min.
• Add chili powder and cook 30 seconds.
• Add water, tomato sauce, garlic powder, cumin, and sea salt.
• Stir to combine.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 min. to set flavors. Sauce will thicken and smooth out.

Container Equivalents:  1 Red, 1/2 Green, 1 Yellow, 1 Blue, 2 tsp.