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High protein chicken enchiladas - the image shows a plate of enchiladas on a dark grey plate. the enchillas are covered in melted cheese and garnished with fresh cilantro. the cheese is golden brown and appears to be melted and bubbly. there are also chunks of black beans scattered throughout the enchiles. the plate is sitting on a wooden table with a dark background.

High Protein Chicken Enchiladas


  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

These high protein chicken enchiladas are packed with shredded chicken, black beans, and cheese, wrapped in whole wheat tortillas and baked in a flavorful homemade enchilada sauce. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup low-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups homemade enchilada sauce (recipe below)
6 whole wheat flour tortillas, 8-inch size
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt (for serving)


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, cooked onion and spice mixture, and chopped cilantro. Mix well.
Pour 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Warm the whole wheat tortillas slightly to make them pliable, either in the microwave or on a skillet for 10 seconds each side.
Place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top of the filling.
Roll up each tortilla tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top of the enchiladas.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve enchiladas topped with a dollop of low-fat Greek yogurt and extra chopped cilantro if desired.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes