Description
Warm and delicious high protein chicken enchiladas bursting with flavor, easy to make, and perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup white sauce (béchamel)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the shredded chicken, diced onions, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Take each corn tortilla, fill it with the chicken mixture, and roll it up tightly.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the white sauce over the top of the enchiladas and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your high protein dinner!
Notes
For best results, do not overstuff the tortillas and warm them lightly before filling. Experiment with flavors and adjust the baking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken enchiladas, high protein recipe, Mexican food, easy dinner