Description
Discover a delicious and nutritious meal with these 38g Protein Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a cozy night in, this recipe combines tender shredded chicken and creamy sauce rolled in whole wheat tortillas to create a satisfying dish that’s as healthy as it is flavorful. With each serving boasting 38 grams of protein, these enchiladas are ideal for anyone looking to fuel their body without sacrificing taste. Easy to prepare in under 35 minutes, they make for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, milk, and olive oil until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (about 180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg