Leftover Turkey (or Chicken) Enchilada Filling
Transform your leftover turkey into a delicious enchilada filling with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 oz of leftover turkey meat
- 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried cumin
- ¼ cup corn
- ¼ cup peppers chopped (or more, this is all I had)
- A handful or two of spinach chopped
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon tabasco or more to taste
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Shred the chicken by hand and add it to a small pot with all the ingredients. Cook over medium heat until bubbling, then lower to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes.6 oz of leftover turkey meat, 8 oz can of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon dried cumin, ¼ cup corn, ¼ cup peppers, A handful or two of spinach, ½ teaspoon lime juice, ½ teaspoon tabasco
- I decided to make enchiladas by rolling a bit of the filling in a low carb tortillas shell with a bit of salsa and shredded cheese.
- Once they were all rolled, I topped with a strip of salsa and a bit more cheese and baked for about 10 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.pinch of salt
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 16gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 654mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 965IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg
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