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High-Protein Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Delicious and protein-packed chicken enchiladas with a creamy sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb Chicken breasts (about 450g)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup Cilantro (optional)
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce
  • 1 can Green chilies (4 oz)
  • ½ cup Low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 8 small Corn tortillas
  • 1½ cups Shredded cheese
  • optional Fresh cilantro
  • optional Sour cream

Instructions 

  • Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil, season chicken, cook 6-7 mins per side, then shred.
  • Prepare filling: Sauté onion and garlic, add shredded chicken with spices, stir.
  • Make sauce: Combine yogurt, tomato sauce, chilies, broth, spices; cook 5 mins.
  • Assemble: Warm tortillas, fill with chicken, roll, place in dish, pour sauce, sprinkle cheese.
  • Bake: Cover with foil, bake 20 mins, uncover, bake 10 mins until bubbly.
  • Serve: Rest a few minutes, garnish with cilantro and sour cream if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken