38g Protein Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce Delight
A delicious recipe for chicken enchiladas that packs a protein punch with every bite!
- 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
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin; stir to combine.
- Pour a little enchilada sauce into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them in the baking dish.
- Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Try adding black beans for extra fiber.
- Adjust spice level with jalapeños if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken enchiladas, protein recipes, dreamy white sauce