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High Protein Chicken Enchiladas: An Incredible 7-Ingredient Recipe


  • Author: Leo
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
– 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
– 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– 8 whole-grain tortillas (wheat or corn)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon taco seasoning


Instructions

Making these High Protein Chicken Enchiladas is straightforward when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, half of the cheese, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce. Mix well.
3. Prepare Tortillas: If using corn tortillas, warm them in a skillet for 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable.
4. Fill Tortillas: Spoon an even amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
5. Add Sauce: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
6. Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
7. Uncover and Brown: After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Rest: Let the enchiladas rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish: Optionally, top with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or a dollop of Greek yogurt before serving.

With these steps, you’ll have a scrumptious dish ready to impress your family or guests in no time!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 enchiladas
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 28g