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High Protein Chicken Enchiladas: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
– 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
– 1 cup enchilada sauce, plus extra for topping
– 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
– ½ cup Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 8 corn or flour tortillas
– Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, 1 cup of enchilada sauce, Greek yogurt, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Warm Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
4. Fill Tortillas: Spread about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture in each tortilla. Roll it tightly and place it seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
5. Add Sauce: Once all tortillas are rolled and placed, pour any remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
6. Sprinkle Cheese: Generously sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the enchiladas.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Garnish: Top with chopped cilantro for a fresh finish.

By following these steps, you will create mouth-watering High Protein Chicken Enchiladas that are sure to impress!

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