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Healthy High-Protein Chicken Enchiladas (Easy Protein-Packed Dinner)
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Healthy High-Protein Chicken Enchiladas

Healthy High-Protein Chicken Enchiladas (Easy Protein-Packed Dinner)
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner / Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 small tortillas corn or flour
  • 1 ½ cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional toppings
  • Fresh chopped cilantro
  • Extra sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Diced avocado
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish
  3. In a bowl combine shredded chicken, half of the enchilada sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper
  4. Warm tortillas slightly so they become flexible
  5. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly onto each tortilla
  6. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish
  7. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas
  8. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly on top
  9. Bake until cheese melts and becomes bubbly and golden
  10. Remove from oven and let cool slightly
  11. Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro before serving

Notes

  • Protein: 32 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg