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38g Protein Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce | Easy High-Protein Meal

38g Protein Chicken Enchiladas: Creamy Comfort in Every Bite


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

High-protein chicken enchiladas with a creamy white sauce. Perfect for a protein-packed meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (38g protein)
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix shredded chicken with half the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and roll tightly.
  4. Place enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish.
  5. Whisk sour cream, Greek yogurt, and chicken broth to make the sauce.
  6. Pour sauce over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese melts and sauce bubbles.
  8. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • Substitute flour tortillas for corn if preferred.
  • Add diced green chiles for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: high-protein, chicken enchiladas, white sauce, easy dinner