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High Protein Chicken Enchiladas (30-minute)

These High Protein Chicken Enchiladas are the best 30-minute weeknight meal. Made with tender chicken, creamy cheese, the best tangy enchilada sauce, plus packed with fiber and 38 grams of protein. A weeknight staple- seriously you will absolutely not regret this one! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 479 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup refried beans (120g)
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (170g)
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded chicken (280g) see notes
  • 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese (168g) divided
  • 10 oz. can Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 8 flour tortillas 8-inch, I used high fiber

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, add the yogurt, refried beans and taco seasoning; mix to combine. Then stir in the chicken and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  3. Lay out the tortillas. Scoop the mixture evenly into all of them (~1/3 cup or 80g each)
  4. Roll each tortilla and place in a row inside the baking dish.
  5. Pour the enchilada sauce on top. Sprinkle with the remaining one cup of cheese.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with fresh cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

  • Chicken: any type of cooked chicken works to make this recipe adaptable! Use leftover grilled chicken or make your own shredded chicken from boneless chicken breasts (or thighs). This crockpot salsa verde chicken is really yummy with it too. To make things even easier, grab some canned, rotisserie chicken or store-bought shredded chicken. 
  • Tortillas: I used Ole Xtreme Wellness high fiber tortillas. I also love La Banderita Carb Counter or Mission Carb Balance tortillas (both are similar in macros). While any tortillas work, flour tortillas are going to be more sturdy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2enchiladas Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 43.6g (15%) Protein 38.2g (76%) Fat 16.9g (26%) Saturated Fat 7.5g (38%) Cholesterol 81.2mg (27%) Fiber 23.3g (93%) Sugar 3.4g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479

% Daily Value*

Serving 2enchiladas
Calories 479kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 43.6g 15%
Protein 38.2g 76%
Fat 16.9g 26%
Saturated Fat 7.5g 38%
Cholesterol 81.2mg 27%
Fiber 23.3g 93%
Sugar 3.4g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.