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High-Protein Chicken Enchiladas


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Creamy, high-protein chicken enchiladas made with Greek yogurt white sauce for a healthy twist on a Mexican classic.


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

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Mix shredded chicken with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Fill tortillas with chicken and roll them tightly.

4. Place enchiladas in a baking dish.

5. Whisk Greek yogurt, milk, and olive oil to make the sauce.

6. Pour sauce over enchiladas.

7. Sprinkle cheese on top.

8. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.

Add diced green chilies for extra flavor.

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 460mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: high-protein chicken enchiladas, Greek yogurt enchiladas, healthy chicken enchiladas