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Close-up of high protein chicken enchiladas with creamy sauce and melted cheese.

High Protein Chicken Enchiladas


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

Description

Delicious and nutritious high protein chicken enchiladas packed with shredded chicken, black beans, and a flavorful enchilada sauce, perfect for a 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 cup enchilada sauce
6 whole wheat tortillas, 8-inch size
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the shredded chicken, black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in half of the chopped cilantro.
Spread 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Lay one tortilla flat and spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down the center. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the combined cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the filling. Roll the tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.
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 melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro before serving.

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