Did you know that this year celebrated the 104^th anniversary of the New Years ball drop in Times Square? Each year the annual celebration hosted in New York City is synonymous with ringing in hope for the coming year, and casting aside the cares of the year past. We hope 2012 is a year filled with wonderful moments as our community welcomes new neighbors and established neighbors make new friendships right here at home. Best Wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year!

Eating healthier doesn’t always mean a total shift in your diet. Small changes can have great effects in helping you meet your dietary goals. For example, this recipe* cuts the fat grams in half by substituting a few low fat ingredients. The results are awesome! Healthy, hearty and just as tasty as the high fat version.  

Healthier Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can natural cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast meat
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided
• 6 (12 inch) flour-and-corn OR whole wheat tortillas
• 1 cup pinto beans
• 1/4 pound sliced Cremini mushrooms

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the green onion and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned and tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in the green chiles, cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Mix well. Reserve 3/4 of this sauce and set aside. To the remaining 1/4 of the sauce in the saucepan, add the chicken, beans, and 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Stir together.
3. Fill each flour tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
4. In a small bowl combine the reserved 3/4 of the sauce with the milk. Spoon this mixture over the rolled tortillas and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

  *Recipe source: http://allrecipes.com/customrecipe/61725182/healthier-chicken-enchiladas-ii/detail.aspx?src=3859_30

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Is your birthday in January? We hope your special day is filled with fun and celebration. Happy Birthday from your friends at Regency Square!

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