Description
These High Protein Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful twist on a classic Mexican dish, packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can (15 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 8 high-protein or low-carb tortillas (fajita size)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine the cooked shredded chicken, rinsed black beans, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Whisk together the red enchilada sauce, plain Greek yogurt, and fresh lime juice in a separate medium bowl until smooth.
- Pour a thin layer of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave to make them pliable.
- Dip one tortilla into the sauce, then place it on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/8th of the chicken filling down the center, roll it up tightly, and place it seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Continue this process with the remaining tortillas and filling, arranging them snugly in the dish.
- Spread the rest of the creamy enchilada sauce over the top, sprinkling the shredded cheese evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with cilantro and serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, choose leaner chicken cuts. You can prepare the filling in advance for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg