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38g Protein Chicken Enchiladas

Deliciously creamy chicken enchiladas packed with 38g of protein per serving, featuring a dreamy white sauce made with Greek yogurt for a healthy twist on a classic comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the High Protein Chicken Filling
  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken cooked, lean chicken breast preferred
  • 1 (4oz) can Green Chiles diced, mild
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup Optional Protein Boost whipped cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt
For the Dreamy White Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour all-purpose
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium
  • 1 cup Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cup Milk skimin or 1%
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • pinch Pepper
For Assembly & Topping
  • 10-12 medium Tortillas flour or gluten-free options
  • 1 cup Extra Shredded Cheese for topping
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish
  • Sliced Black Olives for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Medium saucepan,
  • large mixing bowl,
  • - Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. If not using pre-cooked chicken, cook and shred 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups shredded chicken, 1 can diced green chiles, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning. Stir in optional 1/2 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt for extra protein.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 Tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute until a paste forms.
  4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup milk. Bring to a simmer and cook 3-5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  5. Whisk in 1 cup Greek yogurt until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Adjust salt to taste.
  6. Pour 1/2 cup sauce into the baking dish. Fill each tortilla with about 1/4 cup filling, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  7. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with 1 cup extra cheese. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
  8. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and olives. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 15g

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of flour and gluten-free tortillas. Leftovers store in fridge for 3-4 days or freeze uncooked assembly for up to 3 months.
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