High Protein Chicken Enchiladas
Hearty and satisfying chicken enchiladas that are perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a Mexican blend)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the shredded chicken with half of the cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Take a tortilla, fill it with the chicken mixture, and roll it up. Place the rolled tortilla seam side down in a greased baking dish.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas, and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a healthier twist, try using whole wheat tortillas. You can also add veggies like bell peppers or corn for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg