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High Protein Chicken Enchiladas (Easy & Cheesy!)

Discover the ultimate High Protein Chicken Enchiladas recipe! Packed with juicy chicken, a creamy Greek yogurt and cottage cheese filling, and smothered in rich enchilada sauce. A delicious, easy, and healthy meal perfect for any night of the week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 452

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast About 1.5 lbs of raw chicken
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup canned black beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn Thawed or drained
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 large high-protein or low-carb flour tortillas
  • 20 oz red enchilada sauce About 2.5 cups
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, rinsed black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a stack for about 30 seconds in the microwave to make them soft and pliable for rolling.
  4. Spoon an equal amount of the chicken mixture (about 1/2 cup) down the center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla up tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Pour the red enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas. Use a spatula to ensure they are fully coated.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the sauce.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the edges are slightly golden. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and other desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcalProtein: 45gFat: 18gFiber: 8g

Notes

Time-Saving Tip: Use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time on prepping the shredded chicken.
Make-Ahead Instructions: Assemble the enchiladas completely, but do not bake. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, add 10 minutes to the baking time.
Keyword chicken enchilada casserole,healthy enchiladas,high protein chicken enchiladas

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