8 Servings
Total Time: 2hr
Collection: Mexican

Lighter chicken enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, cut into 2cm wedges
  • 2 large red peppers, cut into thin strips (about 1.5 cm)
  • 2 British free-range skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2cm strips lengthways
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • 8 small soft flour tortillas
  • 435g tin refried beans
  • 60g reduced-fat cheddar-style cheese, grated
  • Chopped fresh coriander and crisp green salad to serve
  • For the tomato sauce:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1kg tomato passata
  • 2 tbsp Mexican spice mix (we used Old El Paso Seasoning Mix For Smoky BBQ Fajitas)
  • 2 small fresh jalapeño (or regular green) chillies, deseeded and very finely chopped 
  • For the béchamel sauce:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 150ml fresh chicken stock, hot
  • 150g fat-free Greek yogurt (we like Total)

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