38g Protein Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce Recipe
Delicious and protein-packed chicken enchiladas topped with a creamy white sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main course
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: high-protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the chicken, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, and spices.
- Warm the tortillas and fill each with the chicken mixture. Roll them up and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with sour cream and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Consider adding black beans or corn for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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