38g Protein Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce Delight
A delicious and protein-packed recipe for chicken enchiladas topped with a creamy white sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and garlic powder, mixing well.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken and a little cheese, roll them up, and place in a baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Pair with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Can substitute chicken with ground turkey for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken enchiladas, protein recipes, white sauce