High-Protein Chicken Enchiladas
Delicious high-protein chicken enchiladas packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8–10 flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or mozzarella for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, refried beans, Greek yogurt, taco seasoning, diced green chiles, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well!
- Grab the flour tortillas. For each tortilla, spread a scoop of the filling along the center, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the assembled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve topped with fresh cilantro and Greek yogurt, and pair with a side salad or Mexican rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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