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Protein Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: Josue Balbuena
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Enjoy a delicious high-protein meal featuring tender chicken wrapped in tortillas, topped with a creamy white sauce and baked to perfection. This recipe naturally fits into Protein Chicken Enchiladas and is a healthy, flavorful choice for Mexican dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 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 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg