Getting back into the swing of things.

Skinny Enchiladas 

                                             For the sauce:

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 can diced green chilis

1-1/2 cups tomato sauce

1 tsp. southwest chipotle seasoning (Mrs. Dash)

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

3/4 cup fat-free chicken broth

Salt and fresh pepper to taste

For the chicken:

Nonstick cooking spray

1 tsp. vegetable oil

2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

1 cup diced onion

                               2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Salt

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. southwest chipotle seasoning (Mrs. Dash)

1/3 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup tomato sauce

8 (6-inch) reduced carb whole wheat flour tortillas

1 cup shredded low-fat Mexican cheese

In a medium saucepan, spray oil and saute garlic.  Add green chilis, chipotle seasoning, 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. 

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.  Saute onions and garlic on low until soft, about 2 minutes.  Add chicken, salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chipotle seasoning, 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 in baking dish seam side down.  Top with sauce and cheese.  Cover with foil and bake in the oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes.  

Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1 enchilada
Calories: 159.5
Fat: 5.9 g
Carbs: 17.8 g
Protein: 16.2 g
Fiber: 8.3 g 
Old Points: 3 pts
Points+: 4 pts

  

Easiest recipe every and it was a HIT with the roommates :) I forgot how much I enjoy cooking and two weekends ago when I had my last three day weekend I found the time to do the things I enjoy. Beginning with these enchiladas and ending with home made pizza (recipe to come).

Life:

I am slowly starting to find the balance of teaching and having a life. This year has been the hardest due to the fact that I am doing so much more than I am used to. I am becoming a better teacher but like I said balance is the key. 

I love my students the hard part is to have them get the point of their education and owning that. They are only in 4th and 5th grade how do you make that concept concrete for them. 

On to the dating... non existing for the most part. I have recently had the routine of work, yoga, run, more work. That moves me onto the topic.

Fitness:

I have recently completed a 30 day hot yoga challenge. It was AMAZING and it did not feel like a chore at all, instead I loved going straight after work. I can not believe that it has been a complete year since I have ran my first half. I have come so far with running my first full last month. New challenge is a half marathon a month, I am set through April and looking for one in May. I would definitely not say I was a competitive type at all :)

All but 3 from the past year

Lucky the race dog.