Ingredients
-
1 tbsp
canola oil
, divided
-
2
large skinless, boneless
chicken breasts
, cut into long, thin strips
-
1/8 tsp
salt
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1
small
onion
, chopped
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2
garlic cloves
, minced
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4 tsp
ground
chili powder
-
1/4 tsp
hot-pepper flakes
-
2 tsp
ground
cumin
-
4
plum tomatoes
, seeded and finely chopped, divided
-
2 cups
packed baby
spinach
-
2 cups
grated
Monterey jack
, divided
-
8
small flour
tortillas
-
1/2 cup
chopped
cilantro
, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F. Spray a 9 x 13-in. baking dish with oil.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add 2 tsp oil, then chicken and salt. Cook until no pink remains, 6 min. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil to pan, then onion, garlic, chili powder and flakes, cumin and half of tomatoes. Cook until vegetables soften, 2 min. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from heat. Stir in chicken and 1 cup cheese.
- Scoop 1/8 chicken mixture into centre of each tortilla. Roll into a cigar shape and place seam-side down in baking dish. Top with remaining tom-atoes and cheese.
- Bake in centre of oven until cheese melts, 5 min. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 553,
- Protein
- 43 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 36 g,
- Fat
- 27 g,
- Fibre
- 4 g,
- Sodium
- 903 mg.
Tip
To make tortillas more pliable and easy to roll, microwave the stack for 20 seconds or wrap it in foil and bake at 350F for 10 min.
Originally published in the Today’s Parent February 2016 issue, this recipe has a triple-tested guarantee from the Chatelaine Kitchen. Photo by Erik Putz.
