Sour Cream Enchilada Casserole
Serving Size : 8
Categories : Chicken, casseroles
12 oz chicken breast, no skin, no bone -- diced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic cloves -- minced
salt
pepper
1 can cream of mushroom soup, Healthy Request
1 can cream of chicken soup, Healthy Request
1/2 c sour cream, light
1/2 c onion -- chopped
12 corn tortillas -- halved
8 oz cheddar cheese -- shredded
4 1/2 oz green chiles
Season chicken cubes with cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. (I often use chicken tenders and do not chop until cooked.) Brown in a skillet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Separately, combine soups, onion, chilies, and chicken.
In 9 x 13" pan, layer 1/2 of the tortilla halves, (I turn the cut edge to the outside of the pan.), 1/2 of meat/soup mixture, and 1/2 of cheese. Repeat.
Bake at 350° for 30 to 45 minutes.
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NOTES : One can lower total calories and points by using nonfat sour cream and reduced fat or nonfat cheddar. I often use all of a medium onion.
calories: 326 fat: 15 fiber 1.5 8 points
This is a generous main dish serving. Accompany with one or more 0 point vegetables for a complete meal.
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Nacho Potato Soup
Serving Size : 6
Categories : Soups
1 pkg au gratin potato mix -- dry
1 can corn
10 oz tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
2 c water
2 c milk, 2% lowfat
4 oz velveeta -- cubed
dash hot pepper sauce -- (optional)
In a 3 qt saucepan, combine the dry contents of the au gratin potato package, corn, tomatoes, and water; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add milk, velveeta, and hot pepper sauce, if desired. Cook and stir on low until the cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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NOTES : Excellent first dinner course for company meals or as accompaniment to a sandwich. Fast, but make sure to give potatoes time enough to be tender. I have used a 14.5 oz can of chopped tomatoes instead of the Rotel with good results that are less spicy.
calories 219 fiber 0.5 fat 5.9
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Cherry Chocolate Torte
Serving Size : 12 Categories : Desserts
4 c applesauce, unsweetened -- heated
3 pkg jello, sugar free
27 graham crackers
3 c Cool Whip LiteŽ
3 tbsp sugar, powdered
1/2 tsp almond extract
Stir jello into heated applesauce (I heat it in the microwave) until dissolved.
FOLD together: cool whip, sugar, flavoring.
Layer jello and crackers, according to the size of your platter. I put three whole crackers side by side, resulting in 9 layers alternating with about 1/4 c jello. Frost with cool whip mixture.
Refrigerate for at least an hour or until thoroughly cool. May be made several hours ahead of time.
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NOTES : The original recipe called for cherry flavored jello and chocolate graham crackers. I have used every flavor of cracker and several jello flavors and all are good.
calories 156 fiber 1.4 fat 3.6 points 3
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Nutritional information is based on all information available to me at the time of publication. Verify that your ingredients yield the same results. I usually choose to use light rather than nonfat products. Some items, such as cheddar, I use the normal product as noted, as my preference. Optional ingredients are not included in the calculation of calories or points.
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