Protein chicken enchiladas: Easy, Flavorful, and Healthy Delight
A delicious and healthy take on traditional chicken enchiladas packed with protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and half of the enchilada sauce.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet for a few seconds on each side.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll them up, and place in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the filling.
- Serve with sour cream or guacamole on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg